7974-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 4 PANEL 10 A Ashtray, brake controller, cigarette
lighter, cool box, center differential
lock, driving mode switches, multi-
information display, air conditioning
system, glove box light, audio system,
emergency flashers, headlight cleaner
switch, driving position memory but-
tons, outside rear view mirror
switches, overhead module, roll sens-
ing of curtain shield airbags off switch,
rear heater panel, shift lever switch,
power back door main switch, camera
switch, VSC OFF switch, steering
switch, console switch, instrument
panel light control
5 ECU-IG No.2 10 A Air conditioning system, rear heater
panel, overhead module, ABS, VSC,
steering sensor, yaw rate & G sensor,
main body ECU, stoplights, moon
roof, anti-glare inside rear view mirror
6 WINCH 5 A No circuit
7 A/C IG 10 A Cool box, condenser fan, cooler com-
pressor, rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers, smog sensor
8 TAIL 15 A Tail lights, license plate lights, front fog
lights, parking lights, side marker
lightsFuse Ampere Circuit
826
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...Stop the vehicle immediately. Continui ng to drive the vehicle may be
dangerous.
The following warning in dicates a possible prob lem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a sa fe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
* : Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the po ssibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an accident. Immedia tely stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer. Warning light Warning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning light Warning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, bu t then turns off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspecte d by your Lexus dealer.
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When trouble arises
8275-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the ca use of the following warn ings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possi bly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer, immediately. Warning light Warning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
(Comes on or
flashes) Pre-collision system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates:
• Malfunction in the pre-collision system if the light comes on.
• The system cannot temporarily be used if the light flashes.
( P. 845)
8325-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following: ●
Is the fuel empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately. ●
Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. ■
If the low speed four-wheel drive indicato r light or the center differential lock
indicator light blinks
Take the specified steps. ( P. 335)
If the brake system warning light or the malfunction indicator light also comes on, or
the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differential lock indica-
tor light continues to blink after taking th e specified steps, there may be a malfunc-
tion in the engine, the brake system or the four-wheel drive system. In this case, you
may not be able to transfer between “H4” and “L4” modes, and the center differen-
tial lock may not be able to be locked or unlocked. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer, immediately. ■
Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder●
If luggage is placed on the front pass enger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passenger is not sitting in
the seat. ●
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and
the warning light may not operate properly.
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When trouble arises
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.
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 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
4WD Four Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
AFS Adaptive Front-lighting System
AHC Active Height Control Suspension
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AVS Adaptive Variable Suspension
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GPS Global Positioning System
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
HI High
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INT Intermittent
942
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C
Air conditioning filter .........................781
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 444
ABS.............................................................349
Active head restraint .............................. 69
Active height control
suspension ............................................320
Active traction control........................349
Adaptive Front-lighting System....... 210
Adaptive Variable
Suspension ............................................ 331
AFS .............................................................. 210
AHC...........................................................320
Air conditioning filter ........................... 781
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .........................781
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 444
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions......... 130
Airbag precautions for your
child......................................................... 134
Airbag warning light ........................ 827
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ..................... 130
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................................... 134
Front passenger occupant
classification system....................... 140
General airbag precautions ..........134
Locations of airbags........................... 126
Modification and disposal of
airbags .................................................. 138
Proper driving post ure ...........124, 134 Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch ............................. 139
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................................ 130
Side airbag precautions................... 134
SRS airbags ............................................ 126
SRS airbags instructions
for Canadian owners................... 929
Alarm ............................................................ 121
Antenna ..................................................... 501
Anti-lock brake system ..................... 349
Armrest ...................................................... 712
Assist grips ................................................ 713
Ashtrays.................................................... 703
Audio system
Antenna....................................................501
AUX port ...............................................574
CD player ............................................. 507
DVD player.......................................... 507
iPod .......................................................... 562
MP3/WMA disc............................... 509
Optimal use ..........................................572
Radio ....................................................... 487
Steering wheel audio switch........ 576
USB memory ...................................... 552
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 444
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 212
Automatic light control
system ....................................................208
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .....................181
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ............................... 870
Paddle shift switches ......................... 184
“S” mode ..................................................186A