2020 LEXUS LX570 automatic transmission fluid

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Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures
as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(
 P. 486)•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 483)• 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. 482)
• “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. 479)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 509)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Power steering fluid
level ( P. 485)
• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and
condenser
( P. 483)

Tire inflation
pressure ( P. 499)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 489)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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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 typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
ItemsRag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
1
2
3
4
5

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspecte d by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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.

5617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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. 533)

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Vehicle specifications
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Ge nuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.
The fluid capacity is the quantity of refe rence. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
Differential
Oil capacity
Front
Rear2.01 qt. (1.90 L, 1.67 Imp.qt.)
4.44 qt. (4.20 L, 3.70 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity10.7 qt. (10.1 L, 8.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of your transm ission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

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*: 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 running
Transfer
Oil capacity1.53 qt. (1.45 L, 1.28 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or equivalent
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W
Brakes
Pedal clearance*4.5 in. (114 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Chassis lubrication
Propeller shafts
SpiderLithium 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 playLess than 1.18 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III

619Alphabetical index
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)...................................................... 384 Function ................................................. 384
Warning light ...................................... 525
Approach warning Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 283
Armrest ......................................................451
Assist grips .............................................. 453
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic air conditioning system .......................................... 407, 418 Air conditioning filter....................... 505
Front automatic air conditioning system ......................407
Rear air conditioning system......... 418
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ...............................125
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 230
Automatic High Beam .........................231
Automatic light control system....... 229
Automatic transmission ....................... 217 2nd start mode..................................... 218
Downshift restriction warning buzzer .................................................. 222
Driving mode select switch ........... 291
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 222
S mode ....................................................220
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 433 Back door .................................................. 128
Back door handle............................... 130
Jam protection function.................... 132
Power back door ............................... 130
Wireless remote control................... 116
Battery ...................................................... 486 Battery checking ................................486
If the vehicle battery is discharged.........................................554
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................389
Warning light ....................................... 525
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 370
Bluetooth
®*
Bluetooth® audio*
Bluetooth® phone*
Bottle holders .........................................432
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 570
Parking brake ...................................... 225
Warning light ....................................... 525
Brake assist ............................................. 384
Break-in tips .............................................. 181
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 94
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 370 Blind Spot Monitor function......... 374
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................................... 380
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.