2020 Lexus LX570 Owner’s Manual

The 2020 Lexus LX570 is a prestigious and versatile full-size luxury SUV that combines luxury with great off-road skills. As the most expensive Lexus SUV, the LX570 stands out with a bold outward design that includes the brand’s signature spindle grille and eye-catching LED headlights. Inside, the cabin is roomy and luxurious, with high-quality materials and the latest technology. It can hold up to eight people. The LX570 has a strong 5.7-liter V8 engine that gives it enough power for both driving on the road and going off-road. With its advanced four-wheel-drive system, adaptive suspension, and full suite of safety features, the 2020 Lexus LX570 offers a refined and confident driving experience. This makes it a top choice for discerning drivers who want luxury, versatility, and unwavering performance in an SUV.

Display

1. Current mode
   The vehicle is in the N (normal) height mode in the illustration. show directions in which it is possible to adjust the vehicle height.
2. Height up
3. Height down
4. Height control “OFF” indicator
   When the height control “OFF” indicator is displayed, the vehicle height will not change even if the height select switch is operated.
5. 

Vehicle height modes

Push the height select switch to step up one height mode, and pull to step down one height mode. (Ex. When in the low height mode, push to “” once to switch to the normal height mode, and twice to switch to the high height mode.)

• “HI” (high) height mode
  Vehicle height is about 2.0 in. (50 mm) higher at the front, and about 2.4 in.(60 mm) higher at the rear than the normal mode height.
  This mode is suitable when driving on bumpy roads or through water.
  High-height mode is only available when the vehicle speed is under 18 mph (30 km/h).
• N (normal) height mode
  The standard vehicle height. This mode is suitable for ordinary driving. When driving at high speeds, the vehicle height is automatically lowered by 0.8 in. (20 mm) in the front and 0.6 in. (15 mm) in the rear, to ensure excellent aerodynamic characteristics and stability.
  If the vehicle speed drops, normal height mode is automatically resumed.
• “LO” (low) height mode
  Vehicle height is about 2.4 in. (60 mm) lower at the front, and about 1.6 in. (40
  mm) lower at the rear than the normal mode height.
  This mode allows easy access to the vehicle.
  Low height mode is only available when the vehicle is travelling at 7 mph (12 km/h) or less. When the vehicle speed exceeds 7 mph (12 km/h), normal height mode is automatically selected.

Easy access mode

You can select this mode for easy access and easy loading of the vehicle.
If the engine switch is turned off within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is stopped while easy access mode is on, the vehicle height is lowered automatically.
When the vehicle begins to lower a beep will sound twice, and while the vehicle is lowering the indicator light will flash to alert the driver and surrounding people that the vehicle is lowering.
The indicator light stops blinking, and comes on continuously to indicate that the shift is completed.

Easy access mode is available if the following conditions have been met:

• The vehicle height mode is in normal mode.
• The vehicle is stopped on a flat surface.
• The shift lever is in P.
•  The side doors and back door are not opened after the vehicle is stopped.
  The following method will cancel the vehicle lowering operation and raise the vehicle again:
• Press the height control OFF switch.
• Push the height select switch to”.

Disabling the height control

When the height control OFF switch is pressed with the vehicle stopped.
The height control “OFF” indicator will appear on the multi-information display, and the vehicle height will be fixed in the current mode. Push the switch again to turn the system back on.

• Operating conditions
  • The engine must be running.
  • Vehicle height control must be turned off.
  • All side doors and the back door must be closed.
• Switching vehicle height mode while the engine is stopped
  •  If the engine is stopped while the vehicle height is being lowered, lowering will continue.
  • If any luggage is removed from the vehicle or if any occupants leave the vehicle within approximately 30 seconds of the engine switch being turned off, the vehicle height may be lowered by the auto leveling function.
  • Operating the height select switch will have no effect while the engine is stopped.
•  Automatic change in vehicle height when the four-wheel drive control switch is in the L4 position
  If the vehicle speed exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h) while driving on an uneven road with the four-wheel drive control switch in the “L4” position, high mode is automatically selected.(On even roads, the height mode will not change.)
• Automatic change in vehicle height when in the high mode
  • If the vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h) with the four-wheel drive control switch in the “H4” position, normal mode is automatically selected.
  • If the vehicle speed exceeds 30 mph (50 km/h) with the four-wheel drive control switch in the “L4” position, the vehicle height is lowered to 1.0 in. (25 mm) higher than the normal mode height. If the vehicle speed drops to 13 mph (20 km/h) or less, high mode is automatically resumed.
• Extra high mode
  If the vehicle becomes stuck or the Crawl Control system requests the vehicle height be raised, extra high mode may be automatically selected when the vehicle height is in high mode with the four-wheel drive control switch in the L4 position.
  The vehicle height is raised to 0.8 in. (20 mm) higher than the high mode height, or slightly higher.

   

  • Extra high mode will change back to high mode when:
    The vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h)
    The four-wheel drive control switch is shifted to H4.
  • If you pull the height select switch to when in extra high mode, normal mode is selected.
  • Extra high mode cannot be manually selected.
• Turning off the height control
  • The system will remain off until the height control “OFF” switch is pushed again, even if the engine switch is turned off.
  • Even if the system is turned off, the system will intervene automatically if the vehicle speed exceeds the following.
    18 mph (30 km/h) with high or low mode
    50 mph (80 km/h) with normal mode
• Automatic leveling function
  The vehicle is adjusted to a fixed height for each mode, regardless of the number of occupants and the luggage load.

   

  • However, the vehicle cannot be raised if the vehicle load exceeds the following limits:
    Up to 4 occupants* plus approximately 661 lb. (300 kg) in the normal mode
    Up to 4 occupants* plus approximately 441 lb. (200 kg) in the high mode
    *: average weight 150 lb. (68 kg) per person
  • If the vehicle height cannot be raised when in the normal mode, and “LO” appears on the display, the vehicle is loaded too heavily. Take extra care when driving in this condition.
    If the vehicle height cannot be raised even after unloading the vehicle, pull the height select switch to then push to. If the vehicle height still cannot be raised, turn the ignition off then on again, then try once more.
• When the vehicle is stopped during driving
  The activation of the automatic leveling function may cause the vehicle height to change. This is not a malfunction.
• If the vehicle height does not change
  If the vehicle is loaded too heavily, or the undercarriage has come into contact with the road surface, the vehicle height cannot be raised/lowered.
• In the following cases the 4-Wheel AHC will not operate
  • The brake pedal has been depressed for a few seconds or longer while the vehicle is stopped.
  •  Vehicle height control has not been frequently used.
  • The suspension fluid temperature is lower than -22°F (-30°C).
  • There is ice on the suspension.
  • Driving on bumpy roads which may cause the suspension to fully elongate.
  • If the steering wheel is abruptly turned more than 3/4 of a revolution with the center differential lock system activated.
• Cold weather operation
  It may take longer for the vehicle height to change if the suspension fluid temperature drops below 5°F (-15°C).
  The 4-Wheel AHC does not operate when the suspension fluid temperature drops below -22°F (-30°C).

   

  • In this case, even if the height select switch is pressed, the vehicle height will not change. Once the vehicle has been driven for a short time and the suspension fluid has been warmed to within normal operating limits, the 4-Wheel AHC will begin operating and the vehicle height will automatically change to the selected mode.
  • When the suspension fluid is around -22°F (-30°C), the vehicle height may not be able to be raised, even if the 4-Wheel AHC is operating. In this case, pull the height select switch to then push to  after driving for a short time longer to select the desired vehicle height.
• Parking and stopping tips
  • If you immediately stop the engine after off-road driving, the vehicle height may gradually lower. When parking, make sure there is nothing under the vehicle that may come in contact with the underbody. The vehicle will return to the set height when the engine is started.
  • The vehicle height may change as the temperature changes when the engine is stopped. The vehicle will return to the set height when the engine is started.
• Propeller shaft noise
  If the vehicle height is adjusted on a slope, or with the shift lever in a position other than P or N while the vehicle is stopped, you may hear a sound caused by the expansion and contraction of the propeller shaft. This does not indicate a malfunction.
• 4-Wheel AHC failure warning
  If a malfunction occurs in the 4-Wheel AHC, normal mode is automatically selected. However, the system may not switch to normal mode depending on the location of the malfunction.
  The warning message is displayed on the multi-information display, and the 4-Wheel AHC cannot be activated until the malfunction is corrected.
  Stop the engine and start it again. If the warning message turns off, the system is operat-ing correctly. If the warning message continues to be displayed, have the vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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