2015 LEXUS LX570 Owners Manual

7434-2. Maintenance
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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.

7444-2. Maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Vehicle interior Items Check points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be held securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
“P”?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance
and correct amount of free play?
Brakes • Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system operate
smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate prop-
erly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Vehicle exterior Items Check points
Doors • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after parking?
Tires • Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be damaged or
excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated
according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear window
wiper • The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the
windshield/rear window without
streaking or skipping.
CAUTION■
If the engine is running
Turn off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

7464-2. Maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programsSome states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include
OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the
operation of the emission control system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in
the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test
and may need to be repaired. Cont act your Lexus dealer to service
the vehicle.
■ Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test:
● When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set du ring ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may
not be completely set.
● When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary mal-
function and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
■ When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after several driv-
ing trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the
vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
■ If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Lexus dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.

7474
Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dures given in these sections.
Items Parts and tools
Battery condition (  P. 762) •Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level (  P. 759) • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake
fluid)
Engine coolant level (  P. 757) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene gly-
col based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)

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)

7494-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.

7504-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Hood
CAUTION■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it ma y open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.STEP 1
STEP 2