2018 LEXUS LX570 ECU

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 1453-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component ■
Before folding the third seats
Stow the seat belts buckles.
Stow the center head restraint in the seatback. ( → P. 157)
Pass the outer seat belts through
the seat belt hangers and secure
the seat belt plates. This prevents the shoulder belt from
being damaged.
Make sure that th e seat belts are
removed from the hangers before
using them.
Stow the center seat belt tabs in the cover set in the roof. ( → P. 32)■
Folding down the third seatback
For right side
For left sideFolding the third seats (if equipped) 1
2
3
4
1
2

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 1473-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component ■
Folding up the third seats
Perform following steps in “Bef ore folding the third seats”. ( → P. 145)
If the switch is pressed and held,
the seat will automatically fold
and lift sideward. (The buzzer
sounds twice when the seat is
about to lift.) If the switch is re leased while the seat
is lifting sideward, operation will stop
and a buzzer will sound continuously.
Before operating, make sure that the
handle on the rear of the seatback is
secure.
Remove the seat hook covers
from the underside of the seat
cushion, and install them on the
seat hooks.
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Returning the third seats
Remove the seat hook covers
from the floor and install them
into the underside of the seat
cushion. 1
2
3
1

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 3-3. Adjusting the seats
If the switch is held down the seat
will automatically return to the
folding position. (Buzzer sounds
twice) If the switch is re leased while return-
ing to the folding position, operation
will stop and a buzzer will sound con-
tinuously.
Pull the handle and raise the seat-
backs. Fix the handle securely in its original
position after use.
Raise the head restraints. 2
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 3-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING ■
Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap be lt during a collision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shou lder belt, increasing the risk
of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while drivin g as the seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ■
When the seatback is folded ●
Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback while driving.●
Be sure to install the seat hook covers on the seat hooks, or you may get burned when
they become hot. ■
When returning the seatbacks to their original position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury. ●
Be careful not to get your hand s or feet pinched in the seat.●
Make sure the seats are secure ly locked. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt
from operating properly. ●
Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat. ●
Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use. ■
Avoiding damage to seat components
Do not hang or attach anythi ng on the seatback striker.
NOTICE ■
Before tumbling, fo lding up the seats
The seat belts and buc kles must be stowed.■
After returning the third seat (if equipped)
Make sure that the handle on the re ar of the seatback has been secured.

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 1794-1. Before driving
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Driving WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■
When the vehicle is stopped ●
Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly
and unexpectedly, causing an accident. ●
In order to prevent accidents due to the ve hicle rolling away, always keep depressing
the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as neces-
sary. ●
If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the
vehicle rolling forward or backward, alwa ys depress the brake pedal and securely
apply the parking brake as needed. ●
Avoid revving or racing the engine. Running the engine at high speed while the vehi-
cle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if
combustible material is nearby. ■
When the vehicle is parked ●
Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, sp ray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehicle
when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cau se the plastic lenses and plastic mate-
rial of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the
vehicle, and may also cause a short circui t in the vehicle’s electrical components.●
Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such as
the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded or the
seat is adjusted, causing a fire. ●
Do not attach adhesive discs to the windsh ield or windows. Do not place containers
such as air fresheners on th e instrument panel or dashbo ard. Adhesive discs or con-
tainers may act as lenses, ca using a fire in the vehicle.●
Do not leave a door or window open if th e curved glass is coated with a metallized
film such as a silver-colored one. Reflecte d sunlight may cause the glass to act as a
lens, causing a fire. ●
Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine and lock the
vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattend ed while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift leve r in P but the parking brake is not set, the
vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4-1. Before driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■
When the vehicle is parked ●
If the shift lever is moved before the low speed four-wheel drive indicator turns on/off,
the transfer mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disengages both
the front and rear driveshafts from the po wertrain and allows the vehicle to move
regardless of the shift positi on. (At this time, the indi cator blinks and the buzzer
sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P.
You or someone else could be seriously injure d. You must complete the shifting of the
transfer mode. ( → P. 303)●
Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after turn-
ing the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns. ■
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to engine over-
heating. Additionally, if the ve hicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard. ■
When braking ●
When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side of
the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may not
securely hold the vehicle. ●
If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that re quire braking. In this case, braking is still
possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the
braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately. ●
Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes. ●
The brake system consists of 2 individual hy draulic systems: If one of the systems fails,
the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more
firmly than usual and the bra king distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately. ■
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Do not spin the wheels excessive ly when any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehicle is
stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline components or propel the vehi-
cle forward or backward, causing an accident.

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4-1. Before driving
WARNING ■
Things that must not be carri ed in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:●
Receptacles containing gasoline ●
Aerosol cans ■
Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the
driver’s vision, or may result in items hittin g the driver or passeng ers, possibly causing
an accident. ●
Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.●
Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the seat-
backs. ●
Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or re ar seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover (if equipped)
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
• On the auxiliary box or tray that has no lid ●
Secure all items in the occupant compartment. ●
When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly behind
the front seats. ●
Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for pas-
sengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened. Other-
wise, they are much more likely to suffer de ath or serious bodily injury, in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident. ■
Capacity and distribution ●
Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight rating. ●
Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load
capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration
of steering or braking control whic h may cause death or serious injury.

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 1854-1. Before driving
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Driving WARNING ■
Roof luggage carrier precautions (if equipped)
To use the roof rails as a roof luggage carrier , you must fit the roof rails with two or more
genuine Lexus cross rails or their equivalent.
When you load cargo on the roof lu ggage carrier, observe the following:●
Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear
axles. ●
If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length or width.
( → P. 558) ●
Before driving, make sure the cargo is secu rely fastened on the roof luggage carrier.●
Loading cargo on the roof lu ggage carrier will make the ce nter of the vehicle gravity
higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt
maneuvers, otherwise it may re sult in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure
to operate this vehicle correctly and result in death or serious injury.●
If driving for a long distance, on rough road s, or at high speeds , stop the vehicle now
and then during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place.●
Do not exceed 154 lb. (70 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.■
Cross rail adjustment (if equipped)
Make sure the cross rails are locked secure ly by pushing forward and rearward them.
Failure to do so may cause an accident or serious injury in the event of emergency
braking or a collision.
NOTICE ■
Cross rail adjustment (if equipped)
Do not remove the cross rail stoppers, or the moon roof may be damage when it is
tilted. ■
When loading the luggage
Be careful not to scratch the surface of the moon roof.