2018 LEXUS LX570 ignition

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 2074-2. Driving procedures
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Driving If the engine is stopped with the shift le ver in a position other than P, the engine
switch will not be turned off but inst ead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Per-
form the following procedure to turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” is disp layed on the multi-information display
and then press the engine switch once.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” on th e multi-information display is off.■
Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of ti me when the engine is not running.■
Operation of the engine switch ●
If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may not change
or the engine may not start. ●
If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off, the
engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine off, please wait a few sec-
onds before restarting the engine. ■
Electronic key battery depletion
→ P. 112 ■
Conditions affe cting operation
→ P. 134 ■
Note for the entry function
→ P. 135 ■
If the engine does not start ●
The engine immobilizer system ma y not have been deactivated. ( → P. 75)
Contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Check that the shift lever is se curely set in P. The engine ma y not start if the shift lever is
displaced out of P.
A message will be displayed on the multi-information display.■
Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the steering lock func tion. Operating the engine switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P1
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 2094-2. Driving procedures
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Driving NOTICE ■
To prevent battery discharge ●
Do not leave the engine switch in AC CESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long
periods of time without the engine running. ●
If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is disp layed on the multi-information display,
the engine switch is not off. When exitin g the vehicle, always check that the engine
switch is off. ●
Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is
stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will no t be turned off but
instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY
mode, battery discharge may occur. ■
When starting the engine ●
Do not race a cold engine. ●
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checked
by your Lexus dealer immediately. ■
Symptoms indicating a malfun ction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differen tly than usual, such as the
switch sticking slightly, ther e may be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4-2. Driving procedures
Automatic transmission
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift lever
with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped.
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: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving
conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driv-
ing.
* 2
: If equipped, by selecting shift ranges us ing paddle shift swit ches, you can control
engine braking forces.
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: Selecting shift ranges using S mode rest ricts the upper limit of the possible gear
ranges, controls engine braking forces , and prevents unne cessary upshifting.Shifting the shift lever
Shift position purpose Shift position Purpose and condition
P Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
D Normal driving
* 1
or temporary shift range selection driving
* 2
S S mode driving
* 3
( → P. 213)

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4-2. Driving procedures■
Paddle shift switches (if equipped) ●
When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated in the D position, a shift range will be auto-
matically selected. The highest gear of the first shift rang e will be one gear lower than
the gear in use during normal D position driving. ●
Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
• When the vehicle comes to a stop
• If the accelerator pedal is depressed for long er than a certain period of time in one
shift range■
Driving on a downhill
On declines, there may be case where the ve hicle shifts down automatically to obtain
engine braking. As a result of the down shifting, the engine speed may increase.■
Second start mode automatic deactivation
Second start mode is automatically deactivated if the engine is turn ed off after driving in
second start mode. ■
S mode
When the shift range is 7 or lower, holding th e shift lever toward “+” sets the shift range to
8. ■
AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance and
driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. (Shifting the
shift lever to the S position cancels the function.) ■
When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because crui se control or dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range will not be canceled.●
While driving in D position (vehicles with paddle shift switches) or S mode, downshift-
ing to 7, 6, 5 or 4. ( → P. 269, 281)●
When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position. ( → P. 284)■
Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent ac cidental operation of the shift lever in start-
ing.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Turn signal lever The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of the driver:
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and then release it) The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and then release it) The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
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Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.■
If the turn signals stop flashing befo re a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again. ■
To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction ■
Customization
The number of times the turn signals flas h during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable features → P. 580)Operating instructions 1
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 2194-2. Driving procedures
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Driving Sets the parking brake The parking brake indicator light will
come on. ( → P. 219)
Pull and hold the parking brake switch if
an emergency occurs and it is necessary
to operate the parking brake while driv-
ing.
Releases the parking brake Operate the parking brake switch while
depressing the brake pedal. Make sure
that the parking brake indicator light
goes off. ■
Parking the vehicle
→ P. 174 ■
Parking brake operation ●
When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake cannot be
released using the parking brake switch. ●
When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, automatic mode (automatic
brake setting and releasing) is not available. ■
If “Parking Brake Overheated Parking Brak e Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-
information display
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the system may
restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operating the
parking brake. Normal operation wi ll return after about 1 minute.■
Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor so und (whirring sound) may be heard. This
does not indicate a malfunction. ■
Parking brake indicator light ●
Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will come on
and stay on as described below:
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on unt il the parking brake is released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximat ely 15 seconds.●
When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake indi-
cator light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not in dicate a malfunction.■
Changing the mode
When changing the automatic mode on/off , the message will be shown on the multi-
information display and the buzzer sounds. ■
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driv en with the parking brake engaged. “Release
Parking Brake” is displayed on the multi-information display.Manual mode U.S.A. Canada1
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Headlight switch Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions (U.S.A.) (Canada)
The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, instrument
panel lights, and daytime
running lights ( → P. 222)
turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above (except
daytime running lights)
turn on.
The headlights, daytime
running lights ( → P. 222)
and all lights listed above
turn on and off automati-
cally. (When the engine
switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.)
Off
The daytime running lights
turn on. ( → P. 222)1
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 2234-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving ■
Automatic light off system ●
When the headlights are on: The headlights an d tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a
door is opened and closed if the engine switch has been switched to ACCESSORY or
off mode. ●
When only the tail lights are on : The tail lights turn off auto matically if the engine switch
is switched to ACCESSORY or off mo de and driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or position. ■
Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted accordi ng to the number of passen-
gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-
fere with other road users. ■
Welcome lighting
If the headlight switch is turned to and the surrounding area is dark, unlocking the
doors using the smart access system with pu sh-button start or wireless remote control
will turn the parking lights and tail lights on automatically. ■
If the automatic headlight levelin g system warning light flashes
It may indicate a malfun ction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.■
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode
and the driver’ door is opened while the tail lights remain on.■
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) ca n be changed.
(Customizable features: → P. 580)
NOTICE ■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than ne cessary when the engine is not running.