2018 LEXUS LX570 Owners Manual

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Driving
Driving assist systems ◆ Multi Terrain ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the brakes are
applied while driving on a slippery road su rface, or in off-road conditions (such as
rough roads, sand and mud)
◆ Brake assist Generates an increase d level of braking force after the brake pedal is depressed
when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆ VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on slippery
road surfaces
◆ Active TRAC (Traction Control) Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the 4 wheels from spinning when starting
the vehicle or accelerating on slippe ry roads, or in off-road conditions
◆ Hill-start assist control Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when starting on an incline or
slippery slope
◆ AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system) By independently controlling the damping force of the shock absorbers for each of
the 4 wheels according to th e road and driving conditions, this system helps riding
comfort with superior steering stabilit y, and helps good vehicle posture. When
SPORT S+ mode is selected by the drivin g mode select switch, the damping force is
suitable for sporty driving. ( → P. 284)
◆ VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) Helps to adjust the wheel turning angle in accordance with the vehicle speed and
steering wheel movement.
◆ Trailer Sway Control Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake pressure for indi-
vidual wheels and reducing engine to rque when trailer sway is detected.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC system and will not operate if VSC turned off
or experiences a malfunction.To help enhance driving safety and perf ormance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to variou s driving situations. Be aware, however,
that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied upon too heav-
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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
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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
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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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Driving WARNING ■
Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same si ze, brand, tread pattern and total load capac-
ity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the specified tire pressure level.
The Multi Terrain ABS, Active TRAC, VSC an d Trailer Sway Control will not function
correctly if different tires are fitted on the vehicle.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further in formation when replacing tires or wheels.■
Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modi fying the suspension w ill affect the driving
assist systems, and may caus e the system to malfunction.■
Trailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway Control system is not able to reduce trailer sway in all situations.
Depending on many factors such as the condit ions of the vehicle, trailer, road surface,
and driving environment, the Trailer Sway Control system may not be effective. Refer to
your trailer owner’s manual for information on how to tow your trailer properly. ■
If trailer sway occurs
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●
Firmly grip the steering wh eel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer sway ing by turning the steering wheel.●
Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately 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. ( → P. 201)

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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

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Driving Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a sa fe distance between you and the vehicle
ahead, and drive at a reduced spee d suitable to road conditions.●
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the parking
brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If
the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, make sure to block the
wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehicle to move
unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident. ●
If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm that the shift
lever cannot be moved out of P
* .When the parking brake is in automatic mo de, release the parkin g brake after shifting
the shift lever to P. ( → P. 218)
* : The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shif ted from P to any other position
without depressing the brake pedal. If the sh ift lever can be shifte d from P, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately. 
Vehicles with 20-inch tires
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain
(0.20 in. [5 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain
(0.25 in. [6.3 mm] in diameter) 
Vehicles with 21-inch tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted. Snow tires should be used instead.When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains 1
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Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type
of road. Always check local regu lations before installing chains.■
Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains: ●
Install and remove tire chains in a safe location. ●
Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.●
Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving 1/4 -
1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km). ●
Install tire chains following the instru ctions provided with the tire chains.Regulations on the use of tire chains
WARNING ■
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehi cle control and cause death or serious injury.●
Use tires of the specified size. ●
Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.●
Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h ), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used. ●
Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels. ■
Driving with tire chains (vehicles with 20-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury. ●
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the ti re chains being used, or 30
mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower. ●
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.●
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking. ●
Slow down sufficiently before entering a cu rve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained. ●
Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system. (if equipped) ■
When installing tire chains (vehicles with 20-inch tires)
Turn off the vehicle height control.
The vehicle height may change due to the automatic leveling function and you may
catch part of your body in the vehicle, resulting in an accident. ( → P. 298)