2020 LEXUS LX570 parking brake

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3-1. Key information Keys .................................................... 116
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ........................................ 121
Back door ...................................... 128
Smart access system with push-button start...................... 138
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................................146
Rear seats ...................................... 148
Driving position memory ..........157
Head restraints .............................. 161
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................164
Inside rear view mirror ..............166
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 168
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 171
Moon roof ....................................... 174 4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ..................... 180
Cargo and luggage ................... 188
Vehicle load limits .......................192
Trailer towing ................................193
Dinghy towing ...............................210
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch.............. 211
Automatic transmission ............ 217
Turn signal lever ......................... 224
Parking brake .............................. 225
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 228
Automatic High Beam...............231
Fog light switch ........................... 236
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................... 238
Rear window wiper and washer ......................................... 242
Headlight cleaner switch........ 245
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 246
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 533
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 225
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 25
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 390
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 227, 533
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 2 24
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 238
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 242
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 238, 242
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 48 9
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 533
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 514
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 476
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
Driving position memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 157
Front air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 407
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 407
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 413
Audio system*
Hands-free system*
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: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
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(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( P. 525)*1Automatic headlight
leveling system warning
light ( P. 526)
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Brake system warning light
( P. 525)*2Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
( P. 527)
*1Charging system warning
light ( P. 525)*2Center differential lock
indicator light ( P. 527)
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Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 525) Open door warning light
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 P. 527)
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Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 525) Low fuel level warning light
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 P. 527)
*1SRS warning light
( P. 525) Driver’s seat belt reminder
light (
P. 527)
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(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( P. 525)*3Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ( P. 527)
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(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 525)*1Master warning light
( P. 527)
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PCS warning light
( P. 526)*1Tire pressure warning light
( P. 527)
*1Slip indicator light
( P. 526)*2
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Parking brake indicator
( P. 527)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a ma lfunction in a system if the lights do not
turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*4: The light flashes or illumina tes to indicate a malfunction.
*5: This light is displayed on the multi-information display.
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Parking brake indicator
( P. 527)*1Power steering system
warning light ( P. 527)
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 528)*5Brake Override System
warning light ( P. 181)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a ma lfunction in a system if the lights do not
turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the system is set to on.
• When the system is set to on while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, th e BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*5: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*6: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*7: When the outside temperat ure is approximately 37F (3 C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
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PCS warning light
( P. 256) Turn Assist indicator
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 P. 314)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
indicator ( P. 370)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 225)
*4, 5BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( P. 370)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 225)
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) indicator ( P. 378) TRAC OFF indicator
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 P. 385)
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“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
( P. 49)*7Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 92)
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“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
( P. 49)*8Smart access system with
push-button start indicator
( P. 211, 552)

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................180
Cargo and luggage ....................188
Vehicle load limits ....................... 192
Trailer towing ................................ 193
Dinghy towing .............................. 210
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..............211
Automatic transmission............ 217
Turn signal lever.......................... 224
Parking brake ..............................225
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .........................228
Automatic High Beam .............. 231
Fog light switch ...........................236
Windshield wipers and washer......................................... 238
Rear window wiper and washer.......................................... 242
Headlight cleaner switch ........245 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 246
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System + ............. 249
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................................ 256
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................................ 268
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................................ 276
Cruise control ............................ 288
Driving mode select switch ............................................ 291
Intuitive parking assist .............. 294
4-Wheel AHC (Active Height Control
Suspension) ...............................302
Four-wheel drive system ......... 310
Crawl Control (with Turn Assist function).......................... 314
Multi-terrain Select .................... 319
Multi-terrain Monitor ............... 323
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 370 • BSM function ......................... 374
• RCTA function...................... 378
Driving assist systems ..............384
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .....................389
Off-road precautions ............... 393

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Driving the vehicle
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P. 211
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 217)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 226)
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is released automatically
when shifting the shift lever to any position other than P. ( P. 225)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or
N. ( P. 217)
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( P. 226), and shift the shift lever to P ( P. 217).
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, bloc k the wheels as needed.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
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With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 217)
Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually. ( P. 226)
Release the brake pedal and gently de press the accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
Press the parking brake switch and pa rking brake is released manually.
( P. 226)
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. ( P. 384)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, beca use the road surface will be especially slip-
pery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may
be a layer of water between the tires and th e road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, th e engine speed may become high while driving. This is due
to automatic up-shifting control or down-shi fting implementation to meet driving condi-
tions. It does not indica te sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is depressed
■Restraining engine output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine
output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the mult i-information display while the system is
operating. If a warning message is shown on the multi-in formation display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observin g the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Starting off on a steep uphill
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