Lexus LX 570 2009 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LX570_U (OM60D99U)
1Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors,
and steering column.
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or
is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle 
specifications Detailed vehicle information.
7For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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1-1. Key information ........................... 26
Keys ...................................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors...................................... 30
Smart access system with 
push-button start......................... 30
Wireless remote control.............. 44
Side doors .......................................... 47
Back door........................................... 52
1-3. Adjustable components 
(seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)........................................... 58
Front seats......................................... 58
Rear seats........................................... 60
Driving position memory 
system ............................................... 77
Head restraints.................................. 81
Seat belts ........................................... 85
Steering wheel.................................. 94
Anti-glare inside rear view 
mirror ................................................ 96
Outside rear view mirrors........... 97
1-4. Opening and closing the 
windows and moon roof ........ 100
Power windows.............................. 100
Moon roof ........................................ 102
1-5. Refueling...................................... 105
Opening the fuel tank cap......... 105
1-6. Theft deterrent system............. 108
Engine immobilizer system....... 108
Alarm................................................... 110
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.)............................................. 113
1-7. Safety information...................... 114
Correct driving posture ............... 114
SRS airbags ....................................... 116
Front passenger occupant 
classification system.................... 131
Child restraint systems ............... 137
Installing child restraints............. 142
1Before driving

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2-1. Driving procedures................... 156
Driving the vehicle........................ 156
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 166
Automatic transmission.............. 170
Turn signal lever ............................ 175
Parking brake ................................. 176
Horn..................................................... 177
2-2. Instrument cluster...................... 178
Gauges and meters ..................... 178
Indicators and warning 
lights.................................................. 181
Multi-information display........... 184
2-3. Operating the lights and 
wipers.......................................... 187
Headlight switch............................ 187
Fog light switch ................................ 191
Windshield wipers and 
washer (Type A) ......................... 193
Windshield wipers and 
washer (Type B).......................... 196
Rear window wiper and 
washer............................................. 199
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 202
2-4. Using other driving 
systems ..................................... 203
Cruise control ............................... 203
Dynamic radar cruise 
control............................................ 207
Intuitive parking assist ................. 219
Rear view monitor system........ 229
Wide view front & 
side monitor................................. 232
4-Wheel AHC 
(Active Height Control 
Suspension)................................. 242
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension)................................. 253
Four-wheel drive system........... 254
Crawl Control................................ 261
Driving assist systems................. 265
Pre-Collision System.................. 272
2-5. Driving information .................. 276
Off-road precautions................. 276
Cargo and luggage...................... 281
Vehicle load limits....................... 288
Winter driving tips ....................... 289
Trailer towing................................. 294
Dinghy towing .............................. 308
2When driving

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3-1. Using the touch screen............ 312
Touch screen .................................. 312
Setting the touch screen ............ 315
3-2. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger ............ 322
Front air conditioning 
system ............................................ 322
Rear air conditioning 
system ............................................ 334
Rear window and outside 
rear view mirror 
defoggers .................................... 338
Windshield wiper de-icer........ 339
3-3. Using the audio system .......... 340
Audio system type ...................... 340
Using the radio.............................. 343
Using the CD/DVD 
player.............................................. 352
Playing an audio CD.................. 355
Playing MP3 and 
WMA discs................................. 359
Playing DVD video/audio 
(with DVD player)..................... 363
Playing a video CD 
(with DVD player)..................... 376
CD/DVD player and DVD 
video disc information............ 380
Optimal use of the audio/video 
system ........................................... 390
Recording to the sound library 
(with DVD player).................... 395
Listening to a track recorded 
to the sound library 
(with DVD player).................... 400
Editing data recorded 
to the sound library 
(with DVD player)..................... 404
Sound library information 
(with DVD player)........................ 411
Using the AUX adapter............. 415
Using the steering wheel 
audio switches ............................. 416
3Interior features

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3-4. Using the rear seat 
entertainment system.......... 420
Rear seat entertainment 
system features .......................... 420
Using the radio.............................. 428
Using the DVD player ............... 429
Playing an audio 
CD/CD text............................... 430
Playing WMA/MP3 discs ........ 431
Playing the HDD audio 
(with navigation system)......... 432
Playing DVD video/audio........ 433
Playing a video CD ..................... 446
DVD player and DVD video 
disc information ........................ 450
Using the video mode................ 452
Changing other settings............ 454
3-5. Using the hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) ................ 456
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) (without 
navigation system).................... 456
Using a Bluetooth®phone ....... 461
Setting the hands-free system 
(for cellular phone)................... 476
3-6. Using the interior lights.......... 502
Interior lights list........................... 502
• Interior lights .............................. 503
• Personal lights ........................... 504
• Luggage compartment 
light................................................. 505
3-7. Using the storage 
features .................................... 506
List of storage features ............. 506
• Glove box .................................... 507
• Console box............................... 508
• Overhead console .................. 509
• Cup holders.................................. 510
• Bottle holders ................................ 511
• Auxiliary boxes ........................... 512
3-8. Other interior features ........... 514
Cool box........................................... 514
Sun visors.......................................... 516
Vanity mirrors................................. 517
Clock.................................................. 518
Ashtrays .......................................... 520
Cigarette lighters.......................... 521
Power outlets................................. 522
Climate control seats/seat 
heaters........................................... 524
Armrest............................................ 527
Floor mat......................................... 528
Luggage compartment 
features.......................................... 529
Garage door opener................... 531
Lexus Link System ....................... 537

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4-1. Maintenance and care............ 552
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior................... 552
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior................... 555
4-2. Maintenance ............................. 558
Maintenance 
requirements.............................. 558
General maintenance............... 560
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs ..................................... 563
4-3. Do-it-yourself 
maintenance ........................... 564
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions.................................. 564
Hood................................................. 568
Engine compartment................. 569
Tires ................................................... 587
Tire inflation pressure................ 596
Wheels............................................. 600
Air conditioning filter................. 602
Electronic key battery............... 605
Checking and replacing 
fuses................................................ 607
Light bulbs....................................... 623
5-1. Essential information............... 636
Emergency flashers..................... 636
If your vehicle needs 
to be towed.................................. 637
If you think something is 
wrong............................................. 643
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 644
Event data recorder.................... 645
5-2. Steps to take in an 
emergency............................... 647
If a warning light turns on or a 
warning buzzer sounds... ....... 647
If a warning message is 
displayed....................................... 657
If you have a flat tire.................... 660
If the engine will not start .......... 673
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P” .......................... 675
If you lose your keys.................... 676
If you cannot operate back 
door opener ................................ 677
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ............... 678
If the battery is discharged ........ 681
If your vehicle overheats .......... 685
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck............................................... 688
4Maintenance and care 5When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications............................ 690
Maintenance data 
(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 690
Fuel information........................... 700
Tire information............................. 703
6-2. Customization ............................ 714
Customizable features ............... 714
6-3. Initialization ............................... 720
Items to initialize ........................... 720
Reporting safety defects 
for U.S. owners........................... 722
Seat belt instructions 
for Canadian owners 
(in French).................................... 723
Abbreviation list........................ 726
Alphabetical index .................. 728
What to do if............................... 738
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Headlights (low beam)
P. 187
Headlights (high beam)
P. 187
Pictorial index Exterior
Fog lights
P. 191
Turn signal lights
P. 175
Hood
P. 568
Windshield wipers
P. 196
Moon roof
P. 102
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 97
Parking lights
P. 187
Side marker light
P. 187

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 587
P. 660
P. 596
P. 703
Back door
P. 52
Side doors
P. 47
Fuel filler door
P. 105
Turn signal lights
P. 175
Rear window wiper
P. 199
Rear window defogger
P. 338
License plate lights
P. 187
Tail lights
P. 187
Roof luggage carrier
P. 281
: If equipped
Side marker light
P. 187

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Power window 
switches
P. 100
Pictorial index Interior
Seat belts
P. 85
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 116
SRS driver airbag
P. 116
Head restraints
P. 81
Console box
Cool box
P. 508
P. 514
Armrest
P. 527
A
Front seats
P. 58
SRS side airbags
P. 116
Rear air conditioning 
controls
P. 334
Rear seats
P. 60
Ashtray
P. 520
Floor mat
P. 528

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 96
Moon roof switch
P. 102
Interior light
P. 503
Vanity mirrors
P. 517
Sun visors
P. 516
SRS curtain shield airbags
P. 116
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: If equipped
Overhead console
P. 509
Interior light
Personal lights
P. 503
P. 504
Personal lights
P. 504
Interior light
P. 503
Rear seat entertainment system
P. 420
Lexus link system switches 
P. 537
Garage door opener switches
P. 531

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Window lock switch
P. 100
Power window switches
P. 100
Pictorial index Interior
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Door lock switch
P. 47
Driving position memory switches
P. 77

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Climate control seats/seat heaters
P. 524
Shift lever
P. 170
Shift lock override button
P. 675
Crawl Control switch 
P. 261
Height select switch 
P. 242
ECT switch
P. 171
Damping mode select 
switch
P. 253
Ashtray
Cigarette lighter
P. 520
P. 521
Parking brake lever
P. 176
AUX adapter
Power outlet
P. 415
P. 522
Cup holders
P. 510
Four-wheel drive control switch
P. 254
: If equipped

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 187
P. 175
P. 191
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch
P. 196
P. 199
Hood opener
P. 568
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
P. 178
P. 184
Glove box
P. 507
SRS knee airbags
P. 116
Fuel filler door opener
P. 105
Bottle holder
P. 511
Tire pressure warning reset switch
P. 589

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Air conditioning 
system
P. 322
Front passenger’s 
seat belt reminder 
light
P. 649
Clock
P. 518
Audio system 
P. 340
Emergency flasher switch
P. 636
Rear window and 
outside rear view 
mirror defoggers
P. 338
Touch screen
P. 312
Without navigation system
Front passenger AIR BAG 
ON and OFF indicator
P. 131

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
A
Air conditioning 
system
P. 322
Front passenger’s 
seat belt reminder 
light
P. 649
Clock *
P. 518
Audio system 
P. 340
Emergency flasher switch
P. 636
Rear window and 
outside rear view 
mirror defoggers
P. 338
Touch screen
P. 312
Navigation system *
With navigation system
Front passenger AIR BAG 
ON and OFF indicator
P. 131

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Cruise control switch
P. 207
DISP switch
P. 185
Talk switch
P. 323, 341, 468
Telephone switch
P. 456
Audio remote control switches
P. 416
Distance switch
P. 210
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Type A
Cruise control switch
P. 203
DISP switch
P. 185
Talk switch
P. 323, 341, 468
Telephone switch
P. 456
Audio remote control switches
P. 416
Type B
Horn
P. 177
Horn
P. 177

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Engine (ignition) switch
P. 166
VSC OFF switch
P. 267
Center differential 
lock/unlock switch
P. 254
Power back door off switch 
P. 53
Intuitive parking assist switch 
P. 219
Roll sensing of curtain shield 
airbags off switch
P. 130
VIEW switch 
P. 232
Pictorial index Instrument panel

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Headlight cleaner switch 
P. 202
Outside rear view mirror control switches
P. 97
Odometer/trip meter and trip 
meter reset button
P. 179
Instrument panel light control
P. 179
Tilt and telescopic steering 
control switch
P. 94
AFS OFF switch
P. 189
Auxiliary box
P. 512
Power back door switch 
P. 53
Easy access mode switch
P. 245
: If equipped
Power outlet main switch
P. 522

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Pictorial index Luggage compartment
Seatback handles
P. 66
Warning reflector holder
P. 529
Head restraint angle lever
P. 82
Seatback angle lever
P. 60
Tools
P. 660
Power outlet
P. 522