2016 LEXUS LX570 manual transmission

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Driving
●Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s wheels
when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the transmission in P.
Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so only after performing the
following:Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and trailer’s
wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
Shift into P and apply the parking brake.
Turn off the engine.
●When restarting after parking on a slope:With the transmission in P, start the engine. Be sure to keep the brake pedal
pressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
( P. 2 1 8 )
Release the brake pedal, and slowly pull or back away from the wheel
blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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■Driving mode select switch
The suspension can be switched for improvement in driveability. (P. 2 8 6 )
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as an
engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Lexus recommends that you do not
tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start towing.
However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less than
50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle acceleration.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the addi-
tional load. (See “Owner’s Guide”, “Warranty and Services Guide”, “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ba ll and bracket after approximately 600 miles
(1000 km) of trailer towing.
■If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely
affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer sway ing by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal i mmediately but very gradually to reduce
speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer
should stabilize.
●After the trailer sw aying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer. Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred is beyond
the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the towing vehi-
cle-trailer increases as speed increases.

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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 quality,
locking up of your transmission accompan ied by vibration, and ultimately damage.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel be arings, causing rusting and premature fail-
ure, and may also enter the differentials, tr ansmission 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 riverbed 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 terr ain, sand, mud, or water. For scheduled maintenance
information, refer to the “Warranty and Services Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.

5347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown
●If “Smart Access System Malfunction” is shown, this may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●If “Transmission Fluid Temp High” is shown, it indicates that the automatic transmission
fluid temperature is too high.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until the
warning message and light go off. If the warning message and light go off, you may
start the vehicle again. If the warning message and light do not go off, contact your
Lexus dealer.
■If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without turning the engine switch
to off with the shift lever in any position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Power Turned Off to Save Battery” is shown
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed slightly and maintain that
level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.
■When a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly, a message that requires shifting the shift lever may be shown on the multi-
information display. In that case, follow the instruction of the message and shift the shift
lever.
■When “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the multi-
information display
The following systems may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
●The LED headlight system
●The automatic headlight leveling system
●AHB (Automatic High Beam) (if equipped)
■If “Forward Camera System Unavailable” or “Forward Camera System Unavailable
Clean Windshield” is displayed. (if equipped)
The following systems may be suspended un til the problem shown in the message is
resolved.
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
■If “Engine Oil Level Low” is shown
Indicates that engine oil level is low.
Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a slope.
Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the message disappears.

617Alphabetical index
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)...................................................... 379Function ..................................................379
Warning light .......................................524
Approach warning Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................278
Armrest .................................................... 443
Assist grips .............................................. 445
Audio input
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Audio system*
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................401, 412Air conditioning filter......................... 501
Front automatic air conditioning system ....................... 401
Rear air conditioning system..........412
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems................................ 119
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 223
Automatic High Beam ....................... 224
Automatic light control system....... 222
Automatic transmission ...................... 210 2nd start mode....................................... 211
Downshift restriction warning buzzer ....................................................214
Driving mode select switch ......... 286
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 549
S mode ......................................................213
AUX port
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Auxiliary boxes .......................................427 Back door .................................................. 122
Back door handle................................ 124
Jam protection function.................... 126
Power back door ................................ 123
Wireless remote control................... 110
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ...................... 509
Wattage ................................................. 570
Battery ...................................................... 482 Battery checking ................................ 482
If the vehicle battery is discharged.........................................553
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 384
Warning light ....................................... 524
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 365
Bluetooth
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Bluetooth® audio*
Bluetooth® phone*
Bottle holders .........................................426
Brake Fluid ......................................................... 568
Parking brake ........................................ 217
Warning light ....................................... 524
Brake assist ..............................................379
Break-in tips ............................................. 175
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 89
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 365 Blind Spot Monitor function......... 369
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................ 375
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

621Alphabetical index
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EngineAccessory mode............................... 206
Air cleaner ...............................................471
Compartment ...................................... 473
Engine switch ...................................... 205
Exhaust gas precautions ................... 75
Hood ........................................................ 472
How to start the engine ................. 205
Identification number ...................... 563
If the engine will not start................ 547
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........... 515
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................................................. 205
Overheating ........................................ 556
Engine compartment cover ............. 474
Engine coolant....................................... 478 Capacity ................................................ 566
Checking................................................478
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 384
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 88
Engine immobilizer system ..................76
Engine oil ................................................. 475 Capacity ................................................ 564
Checking................................................475
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 384 Engine switch (ignition switch) ....... 205
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light)......................... 419
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
Exhaust gas precautions ....................... 75
First-aid kit holder ................................ 430
Flat tire ...................................................... 536
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid Automatic transmission .................. 567
Brake....................................................... 568
Steering ................................................. 568
Washer ...................................................485
Fog lights...................................................229 Replacing light bulbs ........................ 510
Switch ...................................................... 229
Footwell lights .......................................... 419
Four-wheel AHC (Active Height Control Suspension) ........................ 297Easy access mode ............................ 299
Disabling the height control ........ 300
Selecting vehicle height.................. 297
Four-wheel drive system Center differential lock/unlock ..306
Four-wheel drive control switch ...................................................305
Warning light ....................................... 526
Front automatic air conditioning system ...................................................... 401
Front doors ................................................ 115
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

627Alphabetical index
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Seat heaters .............................................. 417
Seat position memory............................ 151
Seat ventilators ........................................ 417
Seating capacity..................................... 186
Seats...................................................140, 142Adjustment ................................... 140, 142
Adjustment precautions ......... 141, 150
Armrest ...................................................443
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 63
Cleaning .................................................. 461
Driving position memory .................. 151
Folding up the third seats................ 145
Front seats .............................................. 140
Head restraint ....................................... 155
Heaters......................................................417
Power easy access system .............. 151
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Rear seats ................................................142
Seat heaters ............................................417
Seat position memory......................... 151
Seat ventilators ......................................417
Second seats ..........................................142
Third seats ...............................................142
Tumbling the second seats ............ 143
Ventilators ...............................................417 Sensor
Automatic headlight system .........222
Automatic High Beam system .................................................. 224
Inside rear view mirror..................... 160
Intuitive parking assist...................... 289
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 263
Radar sensor........................................ 244
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 233
Service reminder indicators ............... 82
Shift lever Automatic transmission ....................210
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 549
Shift lock system ................................... 549
Side airbags ............................................... 38
Side doors .................................................. 115
Side marker lights ................................ 220 Light switch........................................... 220
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 510
Side mirrors .............................................. 162 Adjusting and folding ........................ 162
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 365
Heaters ................................................... 407
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 510
Turn signal lever ................................... 216
Smart access system with push-button start................................. 132Antenna location.................................. 132
Entry functions ............................. 115, 122
Starting the engine ............................205
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.