2020 LEXUS LX570 check oil

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4816-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin dis-
orders such as inflammation or skin canc er, so care should be taken to avoid pro-
longed and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a sa fe and acceptable manner. Do not dispose of
used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the ground. Call your Lexus
dealer, service station or auto parts store for information concerning recycling or dis-
posal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

5307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punctured.
If a tire is punctured: P. 537
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the engine switch off then turn it to IGNITION ON mode. Check if the tire pressure
warning light comes on or flashes.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
After the temperature of the tires has lowere d sufficiently, check the inflation pressure
of each tire and adjust th em to the specified level.
If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have elapsed, check
that the inflation pressure of each tire is at the specified level and perform initialization.
(  P. 491)
If the tire pressure wa rning light blinks for 1 minute then stay on
There may be a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
■The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on du e to natural causes such as natural air leaks
or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire
inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The spare tire is also equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. The
tire pressure warning light will tu rn on if the tire inflation pressure of the spare tire is low. If
a tire goes flat, even though the flat tire is replaced with the spare tire, the tire pressure
warning light does not turn off. Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the
proper tire inflation pressure. The tire pressu re warning light will turn off after a few min-
utes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure wa rning system may not function properly
 P. 494
■Changing the engine oil
Make sure to reset oil change system
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer ma y not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
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5357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown
●If “Smart Access System Ma lfunction” is shown, this may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●If “Transmission Fluid Temp High” is shown, it indicates that the automatic transmission
fluid temperature is too high.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until the
warning message and light go off. If the warning message and light go off, you may
start the vehicle again. If the warning message and light do not go off, contact your
Lexus dealer.
■If “Shift to P Before Ex iting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without turning the engine switch
to off with the shift lever in any position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Power Turned Off to Save Battery” is shown
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed slightly and maintain that
level for approximately 5 minu tes to recharge the battery.
■When a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being operat ed incorrectly or the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly, a message that re quires shifting the shift lever may be shown on the multi-
information display. In that case, follow the instruction of the message and shift the shift
lever.
■When “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the multi-
information display
The following systems may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
●The LED headlight system
●The automatic headlight leveling system
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Forward Camera System Unavailable” or “Forward Camera System Unavailable
Clean Windshield” is displayed (if equipped)
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P. 267, 525)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Engine Oil Level Low” is shown
Indicates that engine oil level is low.
Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appe ar if the vehicle is stopped on a slope.
Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the message disappears.

5367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If a following message is shown, take appropriate action and confirm that the message
has disappeared. (P. 314)
●“Crawl Not Available Select L4 an d Shift to [D] or [R] Position”
●“Crawl Not Available Check System Operation Conditions”
●“Turn Assist Function Not Available Check System Operation Conditions”
●“Turn Assist Function Not Available Activate Crawl Control”
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is shown (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer” is shown (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the message after the maintenance is
performed ( P. 469)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed. (The indicator will not work
properly unless the message has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil, the mes-
sage should be reset. (P. 479)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be ch anged. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message has been reset.)
Check and change the engine o il, and oil filter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, the messag e should be reset. (P. 479)
■If “Visit Your Dealer” is shown
The system or part shown on the multi-info rmation display is malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer ma y not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
NOTICE
■While the engine oil level warning is displayed
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.

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LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(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
Model5.7L V8 (3UR-FE)
Type8-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70  4.02 in. (94.0  102.0 mm)
Displacement345.6 cu.in. (5663 cm3)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustmentDrive belt tension
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating91 (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
*)
With filter
Without filter7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.)
7.5 qt. (7.1 L, 6.2 Imp.qt.)

623Alphabetical index
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EngineAccessory mode.................................. 212
Air cleaner .............................................475
Compartment...................................... 477
Engine switch .......................................... 211
Exhaust gas precautions ................... 73
Hood ........................................................ 476
How to start the engine ..................... 211
Identification number ...................... 565
If the engine will not start............... 549
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........... 515
Ignition switch (engine switch) ..................................................... 211
Overheating .........................................557
Engine compartment cover ............. 478
Engine coolant....................................... 482 Capacity ................................................ 568
Checking................................................482
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 389
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 92
Engine immobilizer system ................. 80
Engine oil ................................................. 479 Capacity ................................................ 566
Checking................................................ 479
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 389 Engine switch (ignition switch) ...........211
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light)........................ 425
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
Exhaust gas precautions ....................... 73
First-aid kit holder ................................ 436
Flat tire .......................................................537
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid Automatic transmission ..................569
Brake........................................................ 570
Steering .................................................. 570
Washer ...................................................489
Fog lights...................................................236 Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ...................................................... 236
Footwell lights .........................................425
Four-wheel AHC (Active Height Control Suspension) ....................... 302 Easy access mode ............................304
Disabling the height control .........305
Selecting vehicle height.................. 302
Four-wheel drive system Center differential lock/unlock ...........................................311
Four-wheel drive control switch .................................................... 310
Warning light ....................................... 527
Front automatic air conditioning system .....................................................407
Front doors .................................................121
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.