2018 LEXUS LX570 four wheel drive

5157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing hooks. Take care not to damage the vehicle
body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn th e engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the four-wheel drive control switch to “H4”. (The center differential is
unlocked.)
Change the vehicle height to N (norma l) mode and press the height control
OFF button to end the vehicle height control operation. ( → P. 298)
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: → P. 215■
While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and br aking more difficult.Emergency towing procedure 1
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■
When towing the vehicle
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While towing ●
When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
stress on the towing hooks, cables or chai ns. The towing hooks, cables or chains may
become damaged, broken debris may hit people and cause serious damage. ●
Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground, the
drivetrain or related parts may be damaged,
the vehicle may fly off the truck.

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) (Flashes)
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four -wheel drive system if the light
continues flashing. ( → P. 303)
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (Flashes)
Center differential lock indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four -wheel drive system if the light
continues flashing. ( → P. 303)
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)
* 2
Indicates that a door is not fully closed
→ Check that all the doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal. (15.0 L,
3.3 Imp.gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)
* 3
Warns the driver to fast en his/her seat belt.
→ Fasten the seat belt. (On the center panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt re minder light (warning buzzer)
* 3
Warns the front passenger to fasten his/her seat belt.
→ Fasten the seat belt.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on or flashes to indi-
cate that the master warning sy stem has detected a malfunction.
→ P. 528
Tire pressure warning light
Indicates that:
•Flat tire
• Natural causes
• The tire pressure warnin g system is malfunctioning
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( → P. 525)
Power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
Indicates that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released
→ Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not released.
* 4
If the
light turns off after the parking brak e is fully released, the system is
operating normally.Warning light Warning light/Details/Actions

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SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors (rear), side imp act sensors (front d oor), safing sensor (rear), driver’s seat
belt buckle switch, driver’s se at position sensor, front passeng er’s seat belt buckle switch,
airbags, interconnecting wiring and power so urces, front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system, “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights, seat belt pretensioners
and force limiters. ( → P. 38)■
Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer●
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passen-
ger is not sittin g in the seat.●
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sens or may not detect a passenger, and the warn-
ing light may not operate properly. ■
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following: ●
Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fu el tank immediately.●
Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after severa l trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible. ■
If the low speed four-wheel driv e indicator light or the center differential lock indicator
light blinks
Take the specified steps. ( → P. 305)
If the brake system warning light or the malf unction indicator light also comes on, or the
low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differential lock indicator light
continues to blink afte r taking the specified steps, ther e may be a malfunction in the
engine, the brake system or the four-wheel dr ive system. In this case, you may not be able
to transfer between “H4” and “L4” modes, an d the center differential lock may not be
able to be locked or unlocked. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer, immedi-
ately.

617Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Engine
Accessory mode............................... 206
Air cleaner ...............................................471
Compartment...................................... 473
Engine switch ...................................... 205
Exhaust gas precautions ................... 74
Hood ........................................................ 472
How to start the engine ................. 205
Identification number ...................... 559
If the engine will not start................544
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ............. 511
Ignition switch (engine
switch) ................................................. 205
Overheating ........................................ 552
Engine compartment cover ............. 474
Engine coolant....................................... 478
Capacity .................................................562
Checking................................................478
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 382
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ........................................................ 88
Engine immobilizer system ................. 75
Engine oil ................................................. 475
Capacity ................................................ 560
Checking................................................475
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 382 Engine switch (ignition switch) ....... 205
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light)......................... 417
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
Exhaust gas precautions ....................... 74
First-aid kit holder ................................ 428
Flat tire ...................................................... 532
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ..................563
Brake........................................................ 564
Steering .................................................. 564
Washer ...................................................485
Fog lights...................................................229
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 508
Switch ...................................................... 229
Footwell lights .......................................... 417
Four-wheel AHC (Active Height
Control Suspension) ....................... 295
Easy access mode ............................ 297
Disabling the height control ......... 298
Selecting vehicle height.................. 295
Four-wheel drive system
Center differential
lock/unlock .......................................304
Four-wheel drive control
switch ...................................................303
Warning light ....................................... 522
Front automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 399
Front doors ................................................ 115 F
* : Refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

624 Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Snow tires ................................................ 382
“SOS” button.......................................... 452
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ............................... 565
Storage location .................................532
Spark plug ............................................... 562
Specifications .........................................558
Speedometer ............................................ 88
SRS airbags................................................ 38
Steering
Column lock release ........................207
Fluid.......................................................... 564
Steering wheel ........................................ 158
Adjustment ............................................. 158
Audio switches
* Meter control switches ...................... 93
Power easy access system .............. 151
Telephone switches
*Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 508
Storage feature ..................................... 420
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 555
Sun visors ...................................................431
Sunshade
Roof............................................................ 169
Rear door...............................................443 Switch
Audio remote control switches
* Automatic High Beam switch ..... 225
Center differential lock/unlock
switch ...................................................304
Climate concierge switch .............398
Cruise control switch ........... 269, 281
Door lock switch.................................... 117
Driving mode select switch .......... 284
Driving position memory
switches ................................................ 152
Emergency flashers switch ............ 510
Engine switch ......................................205
Fog light switch ................................... 229
Four-wheel drive control
switch ...................................................303
Garage door opener
switches .............................................. 445
Headlight cleaner switch ............... 238
Interior light switch..............................418
Intuitive parking assist...................... 287
Ignition switch......................................205
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 263
Light switches ........................................ 221
Meter control switches ...................... 93
Moon roof switches .......................... 168
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................ 162
Paddle shift switches.......................... 212
Personal light switch ..........................419
Power back door switch.................. 124
Power door lock switch ..................... 117
Power window switch .......................165

627Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Warning lights ....................................... 520
ABS.......................................................... 520
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................................... 521
Brake system........................... 520, 523
Center differential lock.................... 522
Charging system............................... 520
Low fuel level ....................................... 522
Low speed four-wheel
drive ...................................................... 522
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 520
Master warning light......................... 522
Open door ............................................ 522
Parking brake....................................... 522
PCS............................................................ 521
Power steering system.................... 522
Seat belt reminder light................... 522
Slip indicator .......................................... 521
SRS ........................................................... 520
Tire pressure ........................................ 522 Warning messages.............................. 528
Warning reflector holder.................. 428
Washer ........................................... 231, 235
Checking ...............................................485
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 382
Switch ............................................ 231, 235
Washing and waxing .......................... 458
Weights .................................................... 558
Wheels ..................................................... 499
Replacing wheels .............................. 532
Size ...........................................................565
Window glasses...................................... 165
Window lock switch.............................. 165
Windows
Power windows....................................165
Rear window defogger ..................405
Washer ......................................... 231, 235
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 405
Windshield wipers ................................. 231
Winter driving tips ............................... 382
Wireless charger.................................. 435
Wireless remote control key.............. 110
Locking/Unlocking ............................. 110
Panic mode ............................................... 111
Replacing the battery ......................503
WMA disc
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* : Refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.