2018 LEXUS LX570 tow

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 94-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ...................... 174
Cargo and luggage ................... 182
Vehicle load limits ...................... 186
Trailer towing ................................187
Dinghy towing ............................. 204
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ign ition) switch ........... 205
Automatic transmission ........... 210
Turn signal lever ........................... 217
Parking brake ............................... 218
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 221
Automatic High Beam............. 224
Fog light switch ........................... 229
Windshield wipers and
washer ...........................................231
Rear window wiper and
washer ......................................... 235
Headlight cleaner switch........ 238
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 239 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 242
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ....................................... 249
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) .............................................. 261
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................................ 269
Cruise control .............................. 281
Driving mode select
switch ........................................... 284
Intuitive parking assist.............. 287
4-Wheel AHC (Active
Height Control
Suspension)............................... 295
Four-wheel drive system ........ 303
Crawl Control (with Turn
Assist function) ........................ 307
Multi-terrain Se lect.....................312
Multi-terrain Monitor.................316
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 363
• BSM function......................... 367
• RCTA function........................ 371
Driving assist systems ...............377
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips..................... 382
Off-road precautions............... 3864
Driving

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 96-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 458
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior....................461
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................ 464
General mainte nance.............. 466
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 469
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................ 470
Hood ................................................472
Engine compartment ............... 473
Tires ................................................. 486
Tire inflation pressure .............. 495
Wheels ........................................... 499
Air conditioning filter ................ 501
Electronic key battery..............503
Checking and replacing
fuses..............................................505
Light bulbs ....................................508 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 ............................................. 5556
Maintenance and care 7
When trouble arises

16 Pictorial index
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) ■ Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205Starting the engine/changing the modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 511
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 544
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 528
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 512
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 88Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument pa nel light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 88
Warning lights/indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 520 1
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Push the release button on buckle A.
Push either the mechanical key or
tab A into buckle B. When releasing and storing the seat
belt, hold the belt while winding it back
gently.
Put tabs A and B together and stow
them in the holder. To reattach the seat belt, reverse the
above procedure, pulling out the tabs
and inserting tab B into buckle B.Releasing and stowing the third center seat belt (if equipped)
Buckle A1
Tab ABuckle B
Buckle B2
Tab A Tab B3

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For safety and security Your vehicle is equipped with ADVA NCED AIRBAGS designed based on the
US motor vehicle safety standards (F MVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly
(ECU) controls airbag deployment based on information obtained from the sen-
sors etc. shown in the system compon ents diagram above. This information
includes crash severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a
chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to
help restrain the motion of the occupants. WARNING ■
SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precaution s regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●
The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be us ed with the seat belts.●
The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or seri-
ous injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation,
placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear
margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to
your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in . (250 mm) away now, you can change your
driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals com-
fortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) dis-
tance, even with the driver seat all the wa y forward, simply by reclining the back of
the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it ha rd to see the road,
raise yourself by using a firm , non-slippery cushion, or ra ise the seat if your vehicle
has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is ad justable, tilt it do wnward. This points the airbag toward
your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA ab ove, while still maintain-
ing control of the foot pedals, steering whee l, and your view of the instrument panel
controls.

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For safety and security WARNING ■
SRS airbag precautions ●
Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail
or the front, side and rear pillars. ●
Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passen-
ger seats toward the door or put their head or
hands outside the vehicle. ●
Do not attach anything to or lean anything
against areas such as the dashboard, steering
wheel pad and lower po rtion of the instru-
ment panel.
These items can become projectiles when the
SRS driver, front passeng er and knee airbags
deploy.

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors■
Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function w ill be activated in order to pr event the electronic key bat-
tery and the battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a long
time. ●
In the following situations, the smart acce ss system with push-button start may take
some time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been le ft in an area of approximatel y 6 ft. (2 m) of the outside
of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart access system with push-button st art has not been used for 5 days or lon-
ger. ●
If the smart access system with push-button start has not been used for 14 days or lon-
ger, the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case,
take hold of the driver’s d oor handle, or use the wireless remote control or the mechan-
ical key, to unlock the doors. ■
Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from re ceiving radio waves.
The smart access system with push-button st art uses weak radio wa ves. In the following
situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smar t access system with push-but ton start, wireless remote
control and engine immobilizer sy stem from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: → P. 546)●
When the electronic key battery is depleted ●
Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas st ation, radio station, la rge display, airport or
other facility that generates strong radio wave s or electrical noise●
When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metallic
objects
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordle ss phone or other wireless communication
device
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs ●
When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearbyPress twice while pressing and holding
. Confirm that the electronic key indica-
tor flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart
access system with push -button start cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press any of the
electronic key buttons.

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Operation of each component For easy access to the third seat (if eq uipped), perform in “Tumbling the sec-
ond seats” ( → P. 144). ■
Before tumbling the second seats
Stow the seat belt buckles and
lower the head restraints to the
lowest position.
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.
Vehicles with rear seat entertain-
ment system: Install the display
cover for the rear seat entertain-
ment system.
Pass the cover belt under the dis-
play and slide the cover up.
Slide the cover down from the top
of the display to cover it.Tumbling the second seats and third seat entry 1
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