towing LEXUS ES300h 2022 Owner's Manual

3627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When using a flat-bed truck to trans-
port the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner’s manual of
the flat-bed truck for the tire strapping
method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement
during transportation, set the parking
brake and turn the power switch off.
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Engine coolant temperature gauge
continually points higher than nor-
mal.
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing
 Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system
 Pinging or other noises related to
the hybrid system
 Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking
NOTICE
QTo prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
ODo not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the power switch is off. The
steering lock mechan ism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
OWhen raising the vehicle, ensure ade-
quate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle.
Without adequate clearance, the vehi-
cle could be damaged while being
towed.
QTowing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
NOTICE
QTo prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either
from the front or rear.
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

3997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
1Stop the hybrid system. Set the
parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the front wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some other
material under the front wheels to
help provide traction.
4 Restart the hybrid system.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
QWhen it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press the switch to turn off TRAC.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures
if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
QWhen attempting to free a stuck vehi-
cle
If you choose to push the vehicle back
and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking
other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free. Use
extreme caution.
QWhen shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid accel-
eration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
QTo avoid damaging the transmission
and other components
OAvoid spinning the front wheels and
depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
OIf the vehicle remains stuck even after
these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be
freed.

452Alphabetical index
C
Card key .......................................................... 100
Care ......................................................... 308, 311Aluminum wheels ..................................... 308
Exterior .......................................................... 308
Interior ................................................................ 311
Seat belts........................................................... 311
Cargo capacity...............................................146
Cargo hooks ................................................. 288
Center Display ............................................. 266
Chains ................................................................261
Child-protectors............................................107
Child restraint system................................... 43 Fixed with a LATCH system ..................50
Fixed with a seat belt....................................47
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................................................37
Points to remember .................................... 43
Riding with children ..................................... 43
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 44
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 53
Child safety ....................................................... 43 12-volt battery precautions .......329, 394
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 278
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................135
Power window lock switch..................... 132
Power window precautions ................... 132
Rear door child-protectors ....................107
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 43
Trunk precautions ...................................... 108
Cleaning ................................................. 308, 311 Aluminum wheels ..................................... 308
Exterior .......................................................... 308
Interior ................................................................ 311 Radar sensor ........................................177, 215
Seat belts ........................................................... 311
Clock ............................................... 76, 80, 289
Coat hooks..................................................... 297
Compass ......................................................... 303
Condenser ..................................................... 326
Console box .................................................. 286
Console box light ........................................ 286
Cooling system............................................. 325 Engine overheating.................................. 396
Hybrid system overheating .................. 397
Cornering lights .............................................165 Replacing light bulbs................................352
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..............................................204
Cup holder ..................................................... 286
Current fuel consumption .......................... 87
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................421
Custom mode .................................................219
D
Daytime running light system ...................163
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors....................... 271
Rear window .................................................. 271
Windshield ...................................................... 271
Dimension ...................................................... 402
Dinghy towing................................................. 147
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................214
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..............................................204
Energy monitor ..............................................95
Head-up display..............................................91
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 222
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) .....................197
Multi-information display ..........................85
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians)................................................ 251
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........236

Alphabetical index461
Tire pressure warning reset switch .. 335
Trunk closer switch.......................................112
Trunk opener main switch ........................114
Trunk opener switch ................................... 110
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch .. 204
VSC OFF switch ....................................... 254
Window lock switch .................................. 132
Windshield wiper and washer switch169
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ...... 274
T
Tachometer...............................................76, 80Rev indicator ................................................... 82
Rev peak ........................................................... 83
Tail lights............................................................163 Light switch.....................................................163
Replacing light bulbs................................ 352
Theft deterrent system Alarm ..................................................................68
Immobilizer system.... .................................. 67
Tire inflation pressure ................................ 338 Maintenance data...................................... 407
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 333
Warning light ...............................................368
Tire information ..............................................412 Glossary...........................................................416
Size...................................................................... 414
Tire identification number ....................... 414
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..............415
Tire pressure warning system ................ 333 Function .......................................................... 333
Initializing ....................................................... 334
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...................................... 334
Registering ID codes ...............................336
Warning light ...............................................368
Tires ................................................................... 330 Chains ...............................................................261
Checking .......................................................330
If you have a flat tire .................................. 379
Inflation pressure........................................338 Information ......................................................412
Replacing .......................................................379
Rotating tires ................................................ 332
Size....................................................................407
Snow tires ..................................................... 260
Spare tire ............................................379, 407
Tire inflation pressure display function
..........................................................................333
Tire pressure warning system .............333
Warning light .............................................. 368
Tools..................................................................380
Top tether strap............................................... 53
Total load capacity ...................................... 402
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................147
Emergency towing..................................... 361
Trailer towing ................................................ 146
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 253
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ............. 62 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents............................................................................. 64
Location ............................................................. 62
Specification ................................................ 404
Warning message ........................................65
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 253
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 59
Trailer towing ..................................................146
Transmission Driving Mode Select switch ...................219
Hybrid transmission................................... 154
Paddle shift switches .......................156, 157
S mode ..............................................................157
Trip meters ................................................78, 84
Trunk .................................................................. 108 Hands Free Power Trunk Lid................... 111
Internal trunk release lever....................... 113
Power trunk lid .............................................108
Smart access system with push-button start ..................................................................... 111
Trunk closer switch ...................................... 112
Trunk easy closer.......................................... 112
Trunk features ............................................. 288