2018 LEXUS LX570 power steering fluid

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 1814-1. Before driving
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Driving NOTICE ■
When driving the vehicle ●
Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain the engine output.●
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depre ss the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill. ■
When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the sh ift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause
the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acce lerate suddenly if th e accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed. ■
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts ●
Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering pump. ●
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc. ■
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations . Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle. ●
It may be difficult to control your vehicle. ●
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations. ●
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( → P. 532)■
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded af ter heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle: ●
Engine stalling ●
Short in electrical components ●
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following: ●
Brake function ●
Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer, differentials, etc. ●
Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 6-2. Maintenance
General maintenance Listed below are the general maintenanc e items that should be performed at
the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”. It is recommende d that any problem you notice should
be brought to the attention of your Lexu s dealer or qualified service shop for
advice.
Engine compartment Items Check points
Battery Check the connections. ( → P. 482)
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct level? ( → P. 479)
Engine coolant Is the engine coolant at the correct level? ( → P. 478)
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct level? ( → P. 475)
Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or strange sounds.
Power steering fluid Is the power steering fluid at the correct level?
( → P. 481)
Radiator/condenser The radiator and condenser should be free from
foreign objects. ( → P. 479)
Washer fluid Is there sufficient washer fluid? ( → P. 485)

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures
as given in these sections. Items Parts and tools
Battery condition
( → P. 482) •Warm water • Baking soda •Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( → P. 479) • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level
( → P. 478) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant with long-l ife hybrid organic acid tech-
nology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolan t” is pre-mixed with 50 %
coolant and 50 % deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55 %
coolant and 45 % deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( → P. 475) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( → P. 505) • Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Power steering fluid
level ( → P. 481) • Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON ®
II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and
condenser
( → P. 479) ⎯
Tire inflation
pressure ( → P. 495) • Tire pressure gauge • Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( → P. 485) • Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir
( → P. 481)
Engine oil level dipstick
( → P. 475)
Engine coolant reservoir
( → P. 478)
Engine oil filler cap ( → P. 476) Brake fluid reservoir ( → P. 479)
Fuse box ( → P. 505)
Washer fluid tank ( → P. 485)
Battery ( → P. 482)
Cooling fans
Condenser ( → P. 479)
Radiator ( → P. 479)1
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3
4 5
6
7
8
9
10
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4816-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care ■
Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: The vehicles has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 min-
utes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures.
(Fluid temperature, 140 ° F - 175 ° F [60 ° C - 80 ° C]).
Cold: The engine has not been run for about 5 hours.
(Room temperature, 50 ° F - 85 ° F [10 ° C - 30 ° C]).■
Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turnin g it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the cap and remove it again.
Check the fluid level.Power steering fluid 1
2
3
4
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON ®
II or III
Items Rag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)1
2
3
4
5

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 8-1. Specifications
* : Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Ge nuine Transfer Gear oil LF” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Transf er Gear oil LF” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
* : Minimum pedal clearance when depressed wi th a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50 kgf)
while the engine is runningTransfer Oil capacity 1.53 qt. (1.45 L, 1.28 Imp.qt.)
Oil type
* Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W
Brakes Pedal clearance
* 4.5 in. (114 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04 ⎯ 0.24 in. (1.0 ⎯ 6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Chassis lubrication Propeller shafts Spider Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Slide yoke Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2 or Lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2
Steering Free play Less than 1.18 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON ®
II or III

622 Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Power steering
Fluid.......................................................... 564
Power windows .......................................165
Jam protection function ................... 165
Operation ............................................... 165
Window lock switch.......................... 165
Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control with
full-speed range) ............................... 269
Radiator .................................................... 479
Radio
* Rear air conditioning system ............ 410
Rear seat .................................................... 142
Adjustment ..............................................142
Folding the third seats ...................... 145
Tumbling the second seats ............ 143
Rear side marker lights ........................ 221
Light switch ............................................. 221
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 508
Rear turn signal lights ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 508
Turn signal lever ................................... 217
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 160
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 162
Rear view monitor system
*Rear window defogger ...................... 405
Rear window wiper.............................. 235
Refueling .................................................. 239
Capacity ................................................ 560
Fuel types .............................................. 560
Opening the fuel tank cap.............239 Remote touch/12.3-inch
display .................................................... 392
Replacing
Electronic key battery .....................503
Fuses ....................................................... 505
Light bulbs............................................ 508
Tires .......................................................... 532
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ......................................... 596
Resetting the message indicating
maintenance is required ................ 465
Safety Connect ......................................452
Scheduled maintenance ....................464
Seat belts .................................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt........................ 33
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 34
Child restraint system
installation ............................................. 62
Cleaning and maintaining the
seat belt ............................................... 462
Emergency locking retractor ......... 34
How to wear your seat belt............. 28
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 34
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................................... 35
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 522
Seat belt extender ................................ 34
Seat belt pretensioners...................... 33
SRS warning light ..............................520R
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624 Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Snow tires ................................................ 382
“SOS” button.......................................... 452
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ............................... 565
Storage location .................................532
Spark plug ............................................... 562
Specifications .........................................558
Speedometer ............................................ 88
SRS airbags................................................ 38
Steering
Column lock release ........................207
Fluid.......................................................... 564
Steering wheel ........................................ 158
Adjustment ............................................. 158
Audio switches
* Meter control switches ...................... 93
Power easy access system .............. 151
Telephone switches
*Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 508
Storage feature ..................................... 420
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 555
Sun visors ...................................................431
Sunshade
Roof............................................................ 169
Rear door...............................................443 Switch
Audio remote control switches
* Automatic High Beam switch ..... 225
Center differential lock/unlock
switch ...................................................304
Climate concierge switch .............398
Cruise control switch ........... 269, 281
Door lock switch.................................... 117
Driving mode select switch .......... 284
Driving position memory
switches ................................................ 152
Emergency flashers switch ............ 510
Engine switch ......................................205
Fog light switch ................................... 229
Four-wheel drive control
switch ...................................................303
Garage door opener
switches .............................................. 445
Headlight cleaner switch ............... 238
Interior light switch..............................418
Intuitive parking assist...................... 287
Ignition switch......................................205
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 263
Light switches ........................................ 221
Meter control switches ...................... 93
Moon roof switches .......................... 168
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................ 162
Paddle shift switches.......................... 212
Personal light switch ..........................419
Power back door switch.................. 124
Power door lock switch ..................... 117
Power window switch .......................165