2018 LEXUS LX570 Owners Manual

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Maintenance and care
Checking and replacing fuses Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover. 
Passenger’s side instrument panel
Remove the cover.
Remove the lid.If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If
this happens, check and repl ace the fuses as necessary.1
2 
Engine compartment 
Driver’s side instrument panel
Push the tab in and lift the lid off. Remove the lid.

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Remove the fuse with the pull-out tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed using
the pull-out tool.
Check if the fuse is blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse Type A and B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type C and D:
Contact your Lexus dealer. 3
4
1
2
Type A 
Type B
Type C 
Type D

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Maintenance and care ■
After a fuse is replaced ●
If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( → P. 508)●
If the replaced fuse blows again, have th e vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.■
If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protec ting the wiring ha rness from damage.
WARNING ■
To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to th e vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.●
Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rati ng than indicated, or use any other object
in place of a fuse. ●
Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wi re, even as a temporary fix.●
Do not modify the fuses or the fuse boxes.
NOTICE ■
Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload dete rmined and repaired by your Lexus dealer,
as soon as possible.

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Light bulbs ■
LED lights
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Lexus dealer.●
Headlights ●
Parking lights/dayti me running lights●
Front side marker lights ●
Fog lights ●
Front turn signal lights ●
Side turn signal lights ●
Outer foot lights ●
Rear turn signal lights ●
High mounted stoplight ●
Stop/tail lights ●
License plate lights ●
Stop lights ●
Back-up lights ●
Rear side marker lights ●
Running board light ■
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for mo re information in the following situations: ●
Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens. ●
Water has built up inside the headlight.If any lights burn out, have it replaced by your Lexus dealer.
WARNING ■
Handling lights
Do not touch the lights while they are on or immediately after they have been turned
off. Doing so may result in burns.

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 7When trouble arises 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................... 510
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency....... 511
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed................................. 512
If you think something is
wrong ............................................ 518
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 519
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds..........................................520
If a warning message is
displayed.....................................528
If you have a flat tire .................. 532
If the engine will not start ........ 544
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............. 546
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................. 549
If your vehicle overheats ......... 552
If the vehicle becomes
stuck .............................................555

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Emergency flashers Press the switch. All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again. ■
Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not operating, the
battery may discharge.The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle has
to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergencySteadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N. 
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine. 
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as
much as possible.
To stop the engine, press and hold
the engine switch for 2 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it briefly 3
times or more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in
the normal way, stop the vehicl e using the following procedure:1
2
3
4
3
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more4
WARNING ■
If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heav ier to turn. Decelerate as much as possi-
ble before turning off the engine. 5

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If your vehicle needs to be towed The following may indicate a problem wi th your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial to wing service before towing.●
The engine is running but the vehicle does not move. ●
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing se rvice, using a wheel-lift type truck or
flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, use a towing dolly.
( → P. 513, 516)
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing