2018 LEXUS LX570 wipers

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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

15Pictorial index
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231 Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 405
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 459
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 560
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 486 Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 565
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 38 2
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 486
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 532
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 560
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 552
Camera
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Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221
Fog lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 229
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 377
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221
Back-up lights Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221 4
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4 Driving4-1. 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 (ignition) 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 Select .................... 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 ...............386

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Headlight switch Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions (U.S.A.) (Canada)
The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, instrument
panel lights, and daytime
running lights ( → P. 222)
turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above (except
daytime running lights)
turn on.
The headlights, daytime
running lights ( → P. 222)
and all lights listed above
turn on and off automati-
cally. (When the engine
switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.)
Off
The daytime running lights
turn on. ( → P. 222)1
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(Canada)

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
With the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams. Pull the lever back to the center position
to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn on the high beams. Release the lever to turn them off. You can flash the high beams with the headlights on
or off. ■
Daytime running light system ●
The daytime running lights illuminate using th e same lights as the parking lights and illu-
minate brighter than the parking lights. ●
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime
running lights turn on automatically when a ll of the following conditions are met. (The
daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.)
• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the (Canada only), or “AUTO”
* position
* : When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain on after th ey illuminate, even if the parking brake is
set again. ●
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.●
Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater
durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.■
Headlight control sensorTurning on the high beam headlights 1
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything that
blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient li ght and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction. 2

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 2234-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving ■
Automatic light off system ●
When the headlights are on: The headlights an d tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a
door is opened and closed if the engine switch has been switched to ACCESSORY or
off mode. ●
When only the tail lights are on : The tail lights turn off auto matically if the engine switch
is switched to ACCESSORY or off mo de and driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or position. ■
Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted accordi ng to the number of passen-
gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-
fere with other road users. ■
Welcome lighting
If the headlight switch is turned to and the surrounding area is dark, unlocking the
doors using the smart access system with pu sh-button start or wireless remote control
will turn the parking lights and tail lights on automatically. ■
If the automatic headlight levelin g system warning light flashes
It may indicate a malfun ction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.■
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode
and the driver’ door is opened while the tail lights remain on.■
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) ca n be changed.
(Customizable features: → P. 580)
NOTICE ■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than ne cessary when the engine is not running.

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Automatic High Beam The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to assess the
brightness of streetlights, the lights of vehicles ahead etc., and automatically
turns the high beam on or off as necessary. WARNING ■
Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Al ways drive safely, taking care to observe
your surroundings and turning the high be am on or off manually if necessary.■
To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system
Do not overload the vehicle.
NOTICE ■
Notes when using the Auto matic High Beam system
Vehicles without PCS (Pre-Collision System):
Observe the following to ensure that the Automatic High Beam functions correctly.
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Do not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the camera sensor will
mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights, the headlights of other vehi-
cles, etc. ●
Do not install a parking tag or any other ac cessories near or around the inside rear
view mirror and the camera sensor. ●
Do not modify the vehicle. ●
Do not replace windshield wi th non-genuine windshield.
Contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not replace headlights wi th non-genuine headlights.
Contact your Lexus dealer. 
Vehicles with PCS (Pre-Collision System): → P. 245●
Do not touch the camera sensor. ●
Do not subject the inside rear view mirror or
the camera sensor to a strong impact. ●
Do not disassemble the camera sensor. ●
Do not spill liquid onto the inside rear view
mirror or the camera sensor. ●
Do not apply window tinting or stickers to the
camera sensor or the area of windshield near
the camera sensor.

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 2254-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving Push the lever away from you with
the headlight switch in the or
position.
Press the Automatic High Beam
switch. The Automatic High Beam indicator will
come on when the headlights are turned
on automatically to indicate that the sys-
tem is active.Activating the Automatic High Beam system 1
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