2015 LEXUS LX570 power steering fluid

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.

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)

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)

7614-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Power steering fluid
■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven arou nd 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 min-
utes, or slightly longer in fr igid temperatures. (Fluid tempera-
ture, 140  F - 175  F [60  C - 80  C]).
Cold: Engine has not been run for about five hours. (Room tempera-
ture, 50  F - 85  F [10  C - 30  C]).
■ Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON ®
II or III
Items Rag or paper, Clean funnel (only for adding fluid)STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

7624-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Battery
Check the battery as follows:
■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there
are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clampCAUTION■
When checking the reservoir
Take care, as the re servoir may be hot.
NOTICE■
When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged. ■
After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case , vane pump and hose conn ections for leaks or dam-
age.

8946-1. Specifications
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Brakes
* 1
: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50
kgf) while the engine is running
* 2
: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45.0 lbf (200 N,
20.4 kgf)
Chassis lubrication
Steering Pedal clearance
* 1
3.6 in. (92 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel
* 2
5  7 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Propeller shafts Spider Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Slide yoke Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2 or Lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2
Free play Less than 1.18 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON ®
II or III

943Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) AUX port .................................................574
Auxiliary box ...........................................697
AVS ............................................................. 331
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 808
Wattage .................................................896
Back door
Back door ................................................ 56
Wireless remote control key...........49
Battery
If the vehicle has discharged
battery.................................................. 875
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 376
Bluetooth ®
audio................................... 541
Bluetooth ®
phone ................................. 616
Bottle holder .......................................... 696
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 894
Parking brake ........................................190
Brake assist ............................................. 349
Break-in tips ............................................. 167
Brightness control
Instrument light control .................... 194
Care
Exterior ....................................................734
Interior...................................................... 737
Seat belts ............................................... 738
Cargo capacity ..................................... 368
Cargo hooks ............................................ 716
CD player................................................ 507 Center differential
lock/unlock switch ............................ 332
Chains ....................................................... 376
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................. 146
Booster seats, installation ................. 151
Convertible seats, definition .......... 146
Convertible seats, installation ......... 151
Infant seats, definition ........................ 146
Infant seats, installation ....................... 151
Installing child restraint systems
with LATCH system ...................... 152
Installing child restraint systems
with seat belts .................................... 154
Installing child restraint systems
with top tether strap ....................... 159
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................ 134
Battery precautions .............. 763, 877
Child-protectors ...................................53
Child restraint system ....................... 146
Heated steering wheel
precautions........................................ 707
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................................95
Installing child restraints..................... 151
Moon roof precautions...................... 115
Power window lock switch ............108
Power window precautions ............ 110
Removed key battery
precautions....................................... 785
Seat belt precautions ..........................96
Seat heater
precautions........................................... 711
Child-protectors ...................................... 53
Cigarette lighter.................................... 704B
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945Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) If the warning light turns on .......... 826
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 837
If you have a flat tire ........................ 854
If you lose your keys .......................... 871
If you think something is
wrong................................................... 824
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................................... 881
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency .........883
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................................... 817
If your vehicle overheats................ 878
Engine
Compartment ....................................... 751
Engine switch .........................................177
Hood ....................................................... 750
How to start the
engine .....................................................177
Identification number....................... 887
If the engine will not start .............. 868
Ignition switch.........................................177
Overheating......................................... 878
Engine coolant
Capacity...................................................891
Checking ................................................757
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 376
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................................... 192
Engine immobilizer system ................. 119 Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 889
Checking ...............................................753
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 376
Engine switch ........................................... 177
Event data recorder ............................... 25
First-aid kit holder................................... 717
Floor mats ..................................................714
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 894
Power steering ................................... 894
Washer ...................................................765
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .........................810
Switch.......................................................220
Wattage ................................................. 896
Four-wheel drive system ................... 332
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 140
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light......................................829
Front seats
Adjustment ............................................... 67
Driving position memory ..................83
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 807
Wattage ................................................. 896F