2018 LEXUS LX570 Owners Manual

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When trouble arises The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on the res-
ervoir.
Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Radiator cap
Add coolant if necessary. Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check that the air
conditioning condenser cooling fans op erate and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses. The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan sound and air flow.
If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately an d contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer. 4
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) WARNING ■
When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.●
If steam is seen coming from under the h ood, do not open the hood until the steam
has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot. ●
Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the fans and
belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be caught, resulting in seri-
ous injury. ●
Do not loosen the radiator cap or the cool ant reservoir cap while the engine and radi-
ator are hot. High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE ■
When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cool ed down sufficiently. Adding cool coolant
to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine. ■
To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions: ●
Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreig n matter (such as sand or dust etc.).●
Do not use any coolant additive.

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When trouble arises 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck Stop the engine. Set the parking br ake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the rear wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other materi al under the rear wheels to help pro-
vide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R positi on and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal. ■
When it is difficult to free the vehicle
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Extra high mode
→ P. 299Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow:
Press to turn off Active TRAC. 1
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) WARNING ■
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding
area is clear, to avoid striking other vehi cles, objects or people . The vehicle may also
lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution. ■
When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an acci-
dent and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE ■
To avoid damaging the transmission and other components ●
Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than nec-
essary. ●
If the vehicle remains stuck even after th ese procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed. ●
When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid temperature is dis-
played while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message disappears. Otherwise, the
transmission may become damaged. ( → P. 528)

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 8Vehicle specifications 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ................. 558
Fuel information.......................... 566
Tire information .......................... 569
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ........... 580
8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize .........................593

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
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: Unladen vehicles
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: Vehicles with roof antenna
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: Vehicles with 20-inch tires
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: Vehicles with 21-inch tiresDimensions and weights Overall length 200.0 in. (5080 mm)
Overall width 78.0 in. (1980 mm)
Overall height
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73.4 in. (1865 mm)
75.2 in. (1910 mm)
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Wheelbase 112.2 in. (2850 mm)
Tread Front 64.8 in. (1645 mm)
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65.0 in. (1650 mm)
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Rear 64.6 in. (1640 mm)
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65.0 in. (1650 mm)
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Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 1285 lb. (580 kg)
TWR
(trailer weight +
cargo weight) With brake 7000 lb. (3175 kg)
Without
brake 1000 lb. (454 kg)

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Vehicle specifications ■
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
This is the primary identification number fo r your Lexus. It is used in register-
ing the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the top
left of the instrument panel.
This number is also on the Certifica-
tion Label.
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Engine number
The engine number is stamped on
the engine block as shown.Vehicle identification

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 8-1. Specifications
* : The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine
oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level
on the dipstick.Engine Model 5.7L V8 (3UR-FE)
Type 8-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.70 × 4.02 in. (94.0 × 102.0 mm)
Displacement 345.6 cu.in. (5663 cm 3
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Valve clearance
Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tension
Fuel Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 24.5 gal. (93 L, 20.4 Imp.gal.)
Lubrication system Oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference
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With filter
Without filter 7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.)
7.5 qt. (7.1 L, 6.2 Imp.qt.)