2015 LEXUS LX570 Owners Manual

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Tire inflation pressure ■ Tire inflation pressure
The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size are dis-
played on the tire and loading information label. (  P. 895)

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Inspection and adjustment procedure
Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge
Remove the tire valve cap.
Press the tip of the tire pressu re gauge onto the tire valve.
Read the pressure using the gauge gradations.
If the tire inflation pressure is not at the recommended level,
adjust the pressure.
If you add too much air, press the center of the valve to deflate.
After completing the tire inflati on pressure measurement and
adjustment, apply soapy water to the valve and check for leak-
age.
Put the tire valve cap back on. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least once a month.
Do not forget to check the spare. ■
Effects of incorrect ti re inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:●
Reduced fuel efficiency ●
Reduced driving comfort and tire life ●
Reduced safety ●
Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by your Lexus dealer. ■
Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following: ●
Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been driven for
more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure
reading. ●
Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of the tire can be misleading. In addition, tire inflation pressure
that is even just a few pounds off can affect ride quality and handling.●
Do not reduce tire inflation pressure afte r driving. It is normal for tire inflation
pressure to be higher after driving. ●
Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is bal-
anced.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance
Keep your tires properly in flated. Otherwise, the following conditions may occur
and result in an accident causing death or serious injury: ●
Excessive wear ●
Uneven wear ●
Poor handling ●
Possibility of blowouts resu lting from overheated tires●
Poor sealing of the tire bead ●
Wheel deformation and/ or tire separation●
A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards
NOTICE■
When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure
Be sure to reinstall the tire valve caps.
Without the valve caps, dirt or moisture co uld get into the valve and cause air leak-
age, which could result in an accident. If the caps have been lost, replace them as
soon as possible.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Wheels If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavil y corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause loss of handling
control.
■ Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care shoul d be taken to ensure that they
are equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim
width, and inset
* .
Replacement wheels are available at your Lexus dealer.
* : Conventionally referr ed to as “offset”.
Lexus does not recommend using:
● Wheels of different sizes or types
● Used wheels
● Bent wheels that have been straightened
■ Aluminum wheel precautions
● Use only Lexus wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
● When rotating, repairing or chan ging your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
● Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire
chains.
● Use only Lexus genuine balanc e weights or equivalent and a
plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
When replacing wheels
The wheels of your Lexus are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide advanced warning in
the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced, the tire
pressure warning valves and tran smitters must be installed. (  P. 767)
CAUTION■
When replacing wheels ●
Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the
Owner’s Manual, as this may result in loss of handling control.●
Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire.
Doing so may result in an accident , causing death or serious injury.■
Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possibly causing an acci-
dent.
NOTICE■
Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ●
Because tire repair or re placement may affect the tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your Le xus dealer or other
qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purchase your tire pressure
warning valves and transmitte rs at your Lexus dealer.●
Ensure that only genuine Lexus wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valv es and transmitters may not work properly with non-
genuine wheels.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Air conditioning filter The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to main-
tain air conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Turn the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch IGNITION ON
mode and switch to recircula ted air mode, then turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Open the glove box and remo ve the separate tray. (  P. 691)
Remove the filter cover.
Remove the filter case.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Cleaning method
If the filter is dirty, clean by
blowing compressed air
through the filter from the
downward side. Hold the air gun 2 in. (5 cm)
from the filter and blow for
approximately 2 minutes at 72
psi (500 kPa, 5.0 kgf/cm 2
or
bar).
If it is not available, have the filter
cleaned by your Lexus dealer.
■ Replacement method
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one. The “  UP” marks shown on the
filter should be pointing up.