2015 LEXUS LX570 check oil

1762-1. Driving procedures
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) NOTICE■
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually press the brak e pedal to slow down the vehicle.●
It may be difficult to control your vehicle. ●
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.●
The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. (  P. 859)■
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehicle. ●
Engine stalling ●
Short in electrical components ●
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded ro ad and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to
have your Lexus dealer check the following. ●
Brake function ●
Changes in quantity and quality of oil an d fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer, differentials, etc. ●
Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

1952-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
The meters and display illuminate when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the tail lights are turned on, the mete r’s brightness will be reduced slightly
unless the meter brightness level adjust ment is set to the brightest setting.
If the tail lights are turned on when th e surroundings are dark, the meter’s bright-
ness will be reduced slightly. However, wh en the surroundings are bright, such as
during the daytime, the meter’s brightness wi ll not be reduced even if the tail lights
are turned on.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the engine and its components ●
Do not let the indicator needle of the ta chometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed. ●
The engine may be overheating if the engi ne coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
check the engine after it has cooled completely. (  P. 878)■
Voltmeter
When the voltmeter indicates 19 V or higher or 9 V or lower while the engine is
running, there may be a battery or chargi ng system malfunction. Have the vehicle
inspected at your Lexus dealer. ■
Engine oil pressure gauge
When the value of the engine oil pressure gauge drops while the engine is running,
stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and check the amount of engine oil.
(  P. 753)
When the oil pressure drops even though the engine oil amount has not decreased,
or if the oil pressure does not increase when engine oil is added, contact your Lexus
dealer, as there may be a problem with the lubrication system.

3672-5. Driving information
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) NOTICE■
To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the engine or
other components does not occur. ●
Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage. ●
Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift qual-
ity, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately
damage. ●
Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature
failure, and may also enter the differen tials, transmission and transfer case,
reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.■
When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the
depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive slowly and
avoid deep water. ■
Inspection after off-road driving ●
Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may
affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system components.●
Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driving that
has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or wa ter. For scheduled mainte-
nance information, refer to the “Warra nty and Services Guide/Owner’s Manual
Supplement/Schedul ed Maintenance”.

734
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
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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.

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.

7534-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Installing the clips
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
Engine oil
With the engine at operating tempera ture and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level grou nd. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull
the dipstick out.NOTICE■
After installing an engine compartment cover
Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position.
STEP 1
STEP 2

7544-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag unde r the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
Normal
Excessive The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
■ Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the
engine. (  P. 889)
Make sure to check the oil type an d prepare the items needed before
adding oil. STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

7554-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.Engine oil selection  P. 889
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situ-
ations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals. ●
When the engine is new, for example di rectly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine ●
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used●
When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or when
driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently ●
When leaving the engine idling for a lo ng time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3