2019 Lexus LX570 Owner’s Manual

The 2019 Lexus LX570 is a beautiful and powerful full-size luxury SUV that is the epitome of luxury and flexibility. The LX570 is the most luxurious SUV in the Lexus range. It has a bold exterior design that includes the brand’s famous spindle grille and striking LED headlights. Inside, the LX570 has a luxurious and roomy cabin that can fit up to eight people in ease. High-end materials and cutting-edge technology make the experience even better. Under the hood is a strong 5.7-liter V8 engine that gives it enough power for both on-road driving and off-road adventures. Its advanced four-wheel-drive system also makes it very capable off-road. The 2019 Lexus LX570 promises a seamless blend of luxury, performance, and ruggedness. It comes with a variety of safety features and is a great choice for drivers who want the best of both sophistication and flexibility in an SUV.

Automatic transmission

Shifting the shift lever

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped.

Shift position purpose

• P Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
• R Reversing
• N Neutral
  (Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
• D Normal driving*1 or temporary shift range selection driving*2
• S S mode driving*3 (P. 219)

1. Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driv-ing.
2. If equipped, by selecting shift ranges using paddle shift switches, you can control engine braking forces.
3. Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unnecessary upshifting.

Selecting the second start mode

Use second start mode for accelerating and driving on slippery road surfaces such as snow.
Press the button to use second start mode.
Press the button again to cancel second start mode.

Changing shift range in D position (vehicles with paddle shift switches) |
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range will be downshifted to a range that enables engine braking force that is suitable to driving conditions.
When the “+” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range will be one gear upper than the gear in use during normal D position driving.
Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest shift range, preventing unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected.

1. Downshifting
2. Upshifting
   The selected shift range, from D1 to D8, will be displayed in the meter.
   To return to normal D position driv-ing, the “+” paddle shift switch must be held down for a period of time.

Changing shift ranges in S mode

When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever or paddle shift switches can be operated as follows:

1. Upshifting
2. Downshifting
   The selected shift range, from 1 to 8, will be displayed in the meter.

The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to 6, 5 or 4 according to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set to 3 or 2 if AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D position. (P. 220)

• Shift ranges and their functions
  • Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 8 according to vehicle speed and driving conditions. But, the gear is limited according to selected shift range.
  • You can choose from 8 levels of engine braking force.
  • A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.
• Paddle shift switches (if equipped)
  • When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated in the D position, a shift range will be auto-matically selected. The highest gear of the first shift range will be one gear lower than the gear in use during normal D-position driving.
  •  Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
    Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
    • When the vehicle comes to a stop
    • If the accelerator pedal is depressed for longer than a certain period of time in one shift range
• Driving on a downhill
  On declines, there may be case where the vehicle shifts down automatically to obtain engine braking. As a result of the downshifting, the engine speed may increase.
• Second start mode automatic deactivation
  The second start mode is automatically deactivated if the engine is turned off after driving in the second start mode.
• S mode
  When the shift range is 7 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift range to 8.
• AI-SHIFT
  AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance and driving conditions.
  AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. (Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)
• When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range activated
  Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range will not be canceled.
  • While driving in D position (vehicles with paddle shift switches) or S mode, downshift-ing to 7, 6, 5 or 4. (P. 275, 287)
  • When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position. (P. 290)
• Shift lock system
  The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in starting.
  The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.
• If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
  First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
  If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer, immediately.
  The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
  Releasing the shift lock:
  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Turn the engine switch off.
  3. Depress the brake pedal.
  4. Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent tool.
     To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
  5. Press the shift lock override button.
     The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.
• If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S
  This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
  (In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when the shift lever is in D.)
• Downshift restriction warning buzzer
  To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operations may sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

WARNING

• When driving on slippery road surfaces
  Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
  Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an accident.
• To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
  Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking brake and depress the brake pedal.
  If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of the driver:

1. Right turn
2. Lane change to the right (move the lever partway and then release it) The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3. Lane change to the left (move the lever partway and then release it) The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4. Left turn
   1. Turn signals can be operated when
      The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
   2. If the indicator flashes faster than usual
      Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
   3. If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed Operate the lever again.
   4. To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
      Operate the lever in the opposite direction
   5. Customization
      The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.(Customizable features P. 584)

Manual mode

1. Sets the parking brake
   The parking brake indicator light will come on. (P. 225)
   Pull and hold the parking brake switch if an emergency occurs and it is necessary to operate the parking brake while driv-ing.
2. Releases the parking brake
   Operate the parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal. Make sure that the parking brake indicator light goes off.

• Parking the vehicle P. 180
• Parking brake operation
  • When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch.
  • When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, automatic mode (automatic brake setting and releasing) is not available.
• If “Parking Brake Overheated Parking Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display
  If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the system may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operating the parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1 minute.
• Parking brake operation sound
  When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
• Parking brake indicator light
  • Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will come on and stay on as described below:
    IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
    Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
  • When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake indicator light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indicate a malfunction.
• Changing the mode
  When changing the automatic mode on/off, the message will be shown on the multi-information display and the buzzer sounds.
• Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
  A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged. “Release Parking Brake” is displayed on the multi-information display.

FAQ