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5863-4. Using the rear seat entertainment system
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) NOTICE■
Cleaning the display
Wipe the display with a dry soft cloth.
If the screen is wiped with a rough cloth, the surface of the screen may be
scratched. ■
To prevent damage to the controller ●
Keep the remote control away from dire ct sunlight, high temperature and high
humidity. ●
Do not drop or knock the cont roller against hard objects.●
Do not sit on or place heavy objects on the controller.■
DVD player
Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the DVD player. Do not insert anything
other than a disc into the slot. ■
For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precau tions to prevent accidents.●
Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust. ●
Do not touch or move any other components inside the controller. ●
Do not bend either of the battery terminals.
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734
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■
Automatic car washes ●
Fold the mirrors back be fore washing the vehicle.●
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint. ●
Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There may
also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.■
High pressure car washes ●
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the
windows. ●
Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.Perform the following to protect the ve hicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion.
● Working from top to bottom, lib erally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the wa terproof coating deteriorates.If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
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7364-1. Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) NOTICE■
To prevent deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.) ●
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint
surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smok e, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface ●
If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately. ●
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with
low humidity when storing the wheels.■
Cleaning the exterior lights ●
Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights. ●
Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.■
When using an automatic car wash
Turn off the wiper switch.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may
be damaged.
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7424-2. Maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in se rious damage to the vehicle and possible
serious injury or death. ■
Handling of the battery ●
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and other reproduc tive harm. Work in a well ventilated
area. ●
Oils, fuels and fluids contai ned in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals know n to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reprod uctive harm. Avoid exposure and wash
any affected area immediately. ●
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds which are known to cause brai n damage. Wash your hands after han-
dling. ( P. 762)
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7434-2. Maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) General maintenance
Engine compartment Items Check points
Battery • Maintenance-free ( P. 762)
Brake fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 759)
Engine coolant • At the correct level? ( P. 757)
Engine oil • At the correct level? ( P. 753)
Exhaust system • No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 761)
Radiator/condenser/hoses • Not blocked with foreign matter?
( P. 758)
Washer fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 765)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.
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7484-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Items Parts and tools
Engine oil level P. 753) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding oil)
Fuses ( P. 786) • Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Power steering fluid ( P. 761) • Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON ®
II or III
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power
steering fluid)
Light bulbs ( P. 803) • Bulb with same number and
wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser
( P. 758)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 775) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid ( P. 765) • Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water
or washer fluid)
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7494-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTIONThe engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury
observe the following precautions. ■
When working on the engine compartment ●
Keep hands, clothing and t ools away from the moving fa ns and engine drive belt.●
Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust mani fold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot. ●
Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment. ●
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
and battery fumes are flammable. ●
Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid.■
When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
With the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. ( P. 758)■
When working on or under the vehicle ●
Do not get under the vehicle with just the jack supporting it.
Always use automotive jack st ands or other solid supports.●
Use eye protection to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE■
If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt
in the air.
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7514-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir
( P. 761)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 753)
Engine oil filler cap
( P. 754)
Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 759) Fuse box ( P. 786)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 765)
Battery ( P. 762)
Cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 758)
Radiator ( P. 758)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 757)