2018 LEXUS LX570 light

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Driving ■
If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symp toms, refer to the likely cause and the
solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer. Likely cause Solution
 The image is difficult to see
• The vehicle is in a dark area
• The temperature around the lens is
either high or low
• The outside temperature is low
• There are water droplets on the cam-
era
• It is raining or humid
• Foreign matter (mud etc.) is adhering to
the camera
• Sunlight or headlights are shining
directly into the camera
•The vehicle is unde r fluorescent lights,
sodium lights, mercury lights, etc. Drive while visually checking the vehicle’s
surroundings. (Use the Multi-terrain
Monitor again once conditions have been
improved.)
The procedure for adjusting the picture
quality of the Multi-terrain Monitor is
same as the procedure for adjusting the
navigation screen. Refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
 The image is blurry
Dirt or foreign matter (such as water
droplets, snow, mud, etc.) is adhering to
the camera Flush the camera with a large quantity of
water and wipe the ca mera lens with a
soft and wet cloth.
 The image is out of alignment
The camera or surrounding area has
received a strong impact Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
 The guide lines are very far out of alignment
The camera position is out of alignment Have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer.
• The vehicle is tilted (there is a heavy
load on the vehicle, tire pressure is low
due to a tire puncture, etc.)
• The vehicle is used on an incline If this happens due to these causes, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
Drive while visually checking the vehicle’s
surroundings.

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 The projected course lines move even though the steering wheel is straight (vehi-
cle width extension guide lines and projected course lines are not aligned)
There is a malfunction in the signals being
output by the steering sensor Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
 Guide lines are not displayed
The back door is open Close the back door.
If this does not resolve the symptom, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
 “!” is displayed
The battery is disconnected and recon-
nected Turn the steering wheel fully to right and
left.
If this does not resolve the symptom, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
There is a malfunction in the Multi-terrain
Monitor Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE ■
How to use the camera ●
The Multi-terrain Monitor system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• If the front or the rear of the vehicle or the outside rear view mirror has been hit,
the camera’s position and mounting angle may have changed.
• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or
modify it. This may ca use incorrect operation.
• When cleaning the camera lens, flush the camera with a large quantity of water
and wipe it with a soft and wet cloth. Strongly rubbing the camera lens may cause
the camera lens to be scratched and unable to transmit a clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to
the camera. If this happens, wi pe it off as soon as possible.
• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehi-
cle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.
• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or
camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.
• When the camera is used under fluorescen t lights, sodium light or mercury light
etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
• The camera can be damaged by flying rocks and other debris. ●
Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunction. If this
happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Likely cause Solution

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Driving Press or of the meter control switches, select .
Press or of the meter control swit ches, select “BSM”, and then press
.
Press or of the meter control sw itches, select “BSM” or “RCTA”, and
then press . ■
Outside rear view mirro r indicator visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.■
Hearing RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises, such as if the audio system
volume is high. ■
When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” is shown on the multi-information display
Water, snow, mud, etc., may be built up in the vicinity of the sensor area of bumper. ( → P. 366)
Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area of bumper should
return it to normal.
Also, the sensor may not function normally wh en used in extremely hot or cold weather. ■
When “Blind Spot Monitor System Malfunction” is shown on the multi-information dis-
play
There may be a sensor malfunction or voltag e abnormality. Have the vehicle inspected at
your Lexus dealer. ■
Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico

For vehicles sold in CanadaTurning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off 1
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WARNING ■
Handling the radar sensor
One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed in side the left and right side of the vehicle
rear bumper respectively. Observe the follow ing to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can
function correctly.
●
Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a strong
impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off po sition, the system may malfunction and vehi-
cles may not be detected correctly.
In the following situations , have your vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.
• If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented, or part of it has become
disconnected. ●
Do not disassemble the sensor. ●
Do not attach stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper.●
Do not modify the sensor or surro unding area on the rear bumper.●
Do not paint the rear bumper any colo r other than an official Lexus color.●
Keep the sensors and the surrounding areas
on the rear bumper clean at all times.
If a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear
bumper is dirty or covered with snow, the
Blind Spot Monitor may not operate and a
warning message ( → P. 365) will be dis-
played. In this situation, clear off the dirt or
snow and drive the vehicle with the operation
conditions of the BSM function ( → P. 369)
satisfied for approximately 10 minutes. If the
warning message does not disappear, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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The slip indicator light flashes to indi-
cate that the VSC/Trailer Sway Con-
trol/Active TRAC/hill-start assist
control systems have been engaged. The stop lights and high mounted stop-
light turn on when the hill-start assist
control system or Trailer Sway Control is
operating.
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, Active TRAC system reduce
power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn the system off to
enable you to rock the vehi cle in order to free it.
Quickly push and release the button to
turn off Active TRAC. The TRAC OFF indicator will come on.
Push the button again to turn the system
back on.
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Turning off Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control
Push and hold the button for more than 3 seco nds while the vehicle is stopped to turn off
Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control
The VSC OFF indicator light and TR AC OFF indicator will come on.
*Push the button again to turn the system back on.
* : On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-co llision brake assist and pre-collision brak-
ing will also be disabled. The PCS warning light will come on and the message will be
shown on the multi-information display. ( → P. 249)■
Automatic reactivation of Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control
Turning the engine switch of f after turning off the Active TRAC and VSC systems will
automatically re-enable them.When the VSC/Trailer Sway Cont rol/Active TRAC/hill-start assist
control systems are operating
Disabling the Active TRAC system

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Driving ■
Automatic Active TRAC reactivation
If only the Active TRAC system is turned of f, the Active TRAC system will turn on when
vehicle speed increases. ■
Automatic Active TRAC, VSC and Tr ailer Sway Control reactivation
If the Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control are turned off, the systems will not
turn on even when vehicle speed increases. ■
If the brake system overheats
The brake system may overheat . In this case, a buzzer w ill sound, and the TRAC OFF
indicator will flash, and Active TRAC and hill-s tart assist control will be temporarily inop-
erable. In this event, stop the vehicle immedi ately in a safe place, and allow the brake sys-
tem to cool down sufficiently until the TR AC OFF indicator goes off. (There is no
problem with continuing normal driving.) ■
Sounds and vibrations caused by the Multi Terrain AB S, brake assist, Active TRAC,
VSC, Trailer Sway Control, hill -start assist control and VGRS●
A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is started or just
after the vehicle begins to move. This soun d does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems. ●
Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operating.
None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard afte r the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly af ter the Multi Terrain ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the Multi Terrain ABS is activated.■
Hill-start assist control is operational when ●
The shift lever is in D or S. ●
The brake pedal is not depressed. ■
VGRS is disabled in the following situations ●
During stopping or the steering wheel has been moved for a long time while driving at
lower speeds. ●
After the engine is restarted at less than -22°F (-30°C). ●
If you disconnect the battery with the steering wheel turned, the center position of the
steering wheel could be slightly and tempor ary changed. To initialize the VGRS, drive
for a short while.

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WARNING
Any of the following conditions may result in an accident which could cause death or seri-
ous injury: ■
The Multi Terrain ABS does not operate effectively when ●
The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as excessively
worn tires on a snow covered road). ●
The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on a wet or slick road.■
Stopping distance when the Multi Terrain ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The Multi Terrain ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance.
Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the follow-
ing situations. ●
When driving on dirt, grav el or snow-covered roads●
When driving with tire chains ●
When driving over bumps in the road ●
When driving over roads with potholes or uneven roads■
Active TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control an d power may not be achievable wh ile driving on slippery road
surfaces, even if the Acti ve TRAC is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.■
If the hill-start assist control does not operate effectively
Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill-start assist control may not
operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered in ice. ■
When Active TRAC, VSC and Tr ailer Sway Control are off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road conditions. As these
are systems to help to ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do not turn off Active
TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control unless necessary. ■
When the VSC and Trailer Sway Control are activated
The slip indicator light flas hes. Always drive carefully.
Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator
light flashes.

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Winter driving tips ●
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid ●
Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery. ●
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for
the rear tires.
*Ensure that all tires are the same size and br and, and that chains match the size of the
tires.
* : Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 21-inch tires
Perform the following according to the driving conditions: ●
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to me lt the ice. Wipe away the water imme-
diately to prevent it from freezing. ●
To ensure proper operation of the c limate control system fan, remove any
snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield. ●
Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on
the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassi s, around the tires or on the brakes.●
Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting in the
vehicle.Carry out the necessary preparations an d inspections before driving the vehi-
cle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevail-
ing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Before driving the vehicle